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Newton County: $779,228 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

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Dr. Brent Gregory President | East Central Community College

Dr. Brent Gregory President | East Central Community College

Newton County's East Central Community College invested $779,228 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 19.6% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $651,655 in college sports aid.

There were 145 male and 64 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing East Central Community College in 2023. Male students received 1.7% 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 Newton County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$428,809206
2015$490,420200
2016$495,034207
2017$500,961212
2018$500,961201
2019$556,483184
2020$590,068193
2021$728,408197
2022$651,655209
2023$779,228209

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