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Grant County awards $500 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Jason Wood, President | Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Jason Wood, President | Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Grant County's two universities invested $500 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is $500 increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $0 in college sports aid.

There were 418 male and 188 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the two colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received the same amount of financial aid on average as female students.

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College stood out as the university in Grant County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $500, 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 Grant County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$0399
2015$0410
2016$0429
2017$0432
2018$0427
2019$0331
2020$0485
2021$0499
2022$0485
2023$500606

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