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Clark County awards $61,585 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Jo Alice Blondin President of Clark State College | clarkstate.edu

Jo Alice Blondin President of Clark State College | clarkstate.edu

Clark County's two universities invested $61,585 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 14.5% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $72,000 in college sports aid.

There were 516 male and 288 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the two colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 46.8% less financial aid on average than female students.

Clark State College stood out as the university in Clark County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $61,585, or 100% of all the money invested in the county.

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 Clark County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$0620
2015$8,000627
2016$31,500625
2017$26,000597
2018$27,350576
2019$37,250635
2020$69,000582
2021$61,585618
2022$72,000694
2023$61,585804

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