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College students in Montgomery County received $1,693,876 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Dr. Marlon Thornburg President | Coffeyville Community College

Dr. Marlon Thornburg President | Coffeyville Community College

Montgomery County's two universities invested $1,693,876 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 32.8% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,275,756 in college sports aid.

There were 312 male and 155 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the two colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 11.2% more financial aid on average than female students.

Coffeyville Community College stood out as the university in Montgomery County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $1,146,116, or 67.7% of all the money invested in the county.

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 Montgomery County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$777,926490
2015$669,518479
2016$675,934440
2017$738,795510
2018$848,171571
2019$1,006,603498
2020$1,249,671517
2021$1,272,152540
2022$1,275,756573
2023$1,693,876467

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