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Jefferson County awards $455,517 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Terry Wilkerson President | Rend Lake College

Terry Wilkerson President | Rend Lake College

Jefferson County's Rend Lake College invested $455,517 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 3.8% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $473,330 in college sports aid.

There were 68 male and 46 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Rend Lake College in 2023. Male students received 39.4% 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 Jefferson County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$486,477133
2015$467,340131
2016$483,276113
2017$549,376111
2018$538,78499
2019$487,428105
2020$525,314122
2021$433,108110
2022$473,330116
2023$455,517114

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