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Cloud County awards $696,180 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Amber Knoettgen President | Cloud County Community College

Amber Knoettgen President | Cloud County Community College

Cloud County's Cloud County Community College invested $696,180 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 21.1% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $574,883 in college sports aid.

There were 109 male and 67 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Cloud County Community College in 2023. Male students received 24.9% 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 Cloud County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$372,668159
2015$301,222170
2016$430,439165
2017$425,396165
2018$559,210228
2019$726,252234
2020$711,274231
2021$564,799197
2022$574,883221
2023$696,180176

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