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Calhoun County awards $161,000 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Paul Watson II, Ed.D. President at Kellogg Community College | Kellogg Community College

Paul Watson II, Ed.D. President at Kellogg Community College | Kellogg Community College

Calhoun County's two universities invested $161,000 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is unchanged compared to the previous year.

There were 431 male and 281 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the two colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 37.3% less financial aid on average than female students.

Kellogg Community College stood out as the university in Calhoun County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $161,000, or 100% 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 Calhoun County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$108,000580
2015$108,100539
2016$108,100638
2017$108,100615
2018$109,181764
2019$108,000704
2020$138,000670
2021$75,000567
2022$161,000805
2023$161,000712

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