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Saline County awards $167,934 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Jonah Rice, PhD President | Southeastern Illinois College

Jonah Rice, PhD President | Southeastern Illinois College

Saline County's Southeastern Illinois College invested $167,934 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 7% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $156,953 in college sports aid.

There were 39 male and 29 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Southeastern Illinois College in 2023. Male students received 34.1% 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 Saline County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$304,51466
2015$306,66567
2016$324,43271
2017$275,16270
2018$195,36571
2019$238,16867
2020$219,41979
2021$135,48850
2022$156,95364
2023$167,93468

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