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Saline County awards $13,552,648 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Joseph Parisi, Missouri Valley College President | Missouri Valley College

Dr. Joseph Parisi, Missouri Valley College President | Missouri Valley College

Saline County's Missouri Valley College invested $13,552,648 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 0.3% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $13,514,417 in college sports aid.

There were 615 male and 320 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Missouri Valley College in 2023. Male students received 5.7% 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 Saline County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$5,662,431426
2015$5,557,296449
2016$6,209,848454
2017$6,781,143773
2018$6,814,557661
2019$7,415,245699
2020$14,949,690885
2021$13,566,534939
2022$13,514,417918
2023$13,552,648935

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