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Des Moines County awards $698,023 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Michael Ash President of Southeastern Community College | scc-iowa.com

Dr. Michael Ash President of Southeastern Community College | scc-iowa.com

Des Moines County's Southeastern Community College invested $698,023 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 13.5% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $614,733 in college sports aid.

There were 155 male and 72 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Southeastern Community College in 2023. Male students received 35.9% 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 Des Moines County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$246,00093
2015$204,00073
2016$326,40085
2017$369,32096
2018$558,18599
2019$673,293149
2020$638,493180
2021$571,280198
2022$614,733201
2023$698,023227

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