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Holmes County awards $578,144 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Jim Haffey President of Holmes Community College | news.holmescc.edu

Jim Haffey President of Holmes Community College | news.holmescc.edu

Holmes County's Holmes Community College invested $578,144 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 17.3% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $492,934 in college sports aid.

There were 142 male and 60 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Holmes Community College in 2023. Male students received 1.4% 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 Holmes County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$483,147184
2015$453,604178
2016$457,400194
2017$512,641194
2018$548,770188
2019$527,140182
2020$441,880184
2021$505,743169
2022$492,934197
2023$578,144202

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