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Kemper County awards $711,362 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Scott Alsobrooks President | East Mississippi Community College

Scott Alsobrooks President | East Mississippi Community College

Kemper County's East Mississippi Community College invested $711,362 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 4.2% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $682,582 in college sports aid.

There were 132 male and 38 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing East Mississippi Community College in 2023. Male students received 22.2% 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 Kemper County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$494,565156
2015$485,809159
2016$533,672157
2017$492,710158
2018$606,926152
2019$577,967145
2020$640,209160
2021$384,567100
2022$682,582174
2023$711,362170

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