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Crawford County: $531,906 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

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Tona Ambrose President | Lincoln Trail College

Tona Ambrose President | Lincoln Trail College

Crawford County's Lincoln Trail College invested $531,906 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 0.1% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $531,316 in college sports aid.

There were 76 male and 65 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Lincoln Trail College in 2023. Male students received 0.4% 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 Crawford County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$341,42585
2015$336,89983
2016$322,76389
2017$396,934105
2018$454,077102
2019$446,566106
2020$509,197115
2021$686,723123
2022$531,316131
2023$531,906141

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