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College students in Wayne County received $253,819 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Dr. Jay Edgren President | Frontier Community College

Dr. Jay Edgren President | Frontier Community College

Wayne County's Frontier Community College invested $253,819 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 3.3% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $262,354 in college sports aid.

There were 58 male and 30 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Frontier Community College in 2023. Male students received 28.6% more 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 Wayne County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$00
2015$6,5078
2016$77,68523
2017$239,70953
2018$199,60264
2019$219,24576
2020$197,27079
2021$252,37491
2022$262,35488
2023$253,81988

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