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Marshall County awards $737,986 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Joe Whitmore, President | Dr. Joe Whitmore

Dr. Joe Whitmore, President | Dr. Joe Whitmore

Marshall County's Snead State Community College invested $737,986 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 3.7% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $711,956 in college sports aid.

There were 66 male and 67 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Snead State Community College in 2023. Male students received 6.3% less financial aid on average than female students.

Male students who play basketball generally receive the most in financial aid, followed closely by football players. Female students playing ice hockey often receive the most in financial aid.

Only a small percentage of college expenses are typically covered by athletic scholarships, and only for a select few students.

A study found that 71% of student athletes participated in sports to earn a college scholarship.

Financial aid for College Sports in Marshall County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$606,654117
2015$631,965119
2016$750,954135
2017$830,334159
2018$647,315154
2019$610,541148
2020$640,361148
2021$668,062127
2022$711,956134
2023$737,986133

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