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Sherman County: $431,982 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

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Ben Schears, President | Northwest Kansas Technical College

Ben Schears, President | Northwest Kansas Technical College

Sherman County's Northwest Kansas Technical College invested $431,982 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 6.7% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $404,948 in college sports aid.

There were 65 male and 33 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Northwest Kansas Technical College in 2023. Male students received 9.8% 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 Sherman County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$213,029198
2015$181,329133
2016$323,034191
2017$302,602150
2018$430,758222
2019$455,122210
2020$313,795177
2021$372,935113
2022$404,948145
2023$431,98298

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