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Stephenson County awards $258,132 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Chris Kuberski President | Highland Community College

Chris Kuberski President | Highland Community College

Stephenson County's Highland Community College invested $258,132 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 4.7% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $270,798 in college sports aid.

There were 57 male and 35 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Highland Community College in 2023. Male students received the same amount of financial aid on average as 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 Stephenson County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$124,50685
2015$124,64385
2016$110,96175
2017$157,81799
2018$215,080113
2019$190,061107
2020$153,53772
2021$230,38788
2022$270,79890
2023$258,13292

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