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Kosciusko County awards $2,180,165 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Drew Flamm President | Grace College And Theological Seminary

Dr. Drew Flamm President | Grace College And Theological Seminary

Kosciusko County's Grace College and Theological Seminary invested $2,180,165 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 3.9% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $2,098,991 in college sports aid.

There were 217 male and 215 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Grace College and Theological Seminary in 2023. Male students received 8.6% 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 Kosciusko County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,074,394265
2015$1,285,667265
2016$1,278,919275
2017$1,211,870229
2018$1,253,980227
2019$1,441,916284
2020$1,797,396258
2021$1,943,813357
2022$2,098,991388
2023$2,180,165432

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