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College students in Lee County received $333,104 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Dr. Dave Hellmich, President | Sauk Valley Community College

Dr. Dave Hellmich, President | Sauk Valley Community College

Lee County's Sauk Valley Community College invested $333,104 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 3.7% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $321,359 in college sports aid.

There were 80 male and 57 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Sauk Valley Community College in 2023. Male students received 34.2% less 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 Lee County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$262,363102
2015$253,599100
2016$242,676102
2017$271,79292
2018$189,67467
2019$232,46089
2020$361,21175
2021$189,88379
2022$321,359131
2023$333,104137

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