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Hardin County awards $450,312 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Megan Richtsmeier, Enrollment Recruitment/International Student Specialist | LinkedIn

Megan Richtsmeier, Enrollment Recruitment/International Student Specialist | LinkedIn

Hardin County's Ellsworth Community College invested $450,312 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 0.5% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $448,271 in college sports aid.

There were 184 male and 43 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Ellsworth Community College in 2023. Male students received 45.5% 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 Hardin County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$291,697164
2015$336,273247
2016$305,703229
2017$288,564200
2018$301,300285
2019$336,712263
2020$326,458229
2021$388,456173
2022$448,271189
2023$450,312227

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