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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Knott County awards $193,645 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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President Jim Stepp | Alice Lloyd College

President Jim Stepp | Alice Lloyd College

Knott County's Alice Lloyd College invested $193,645 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 14.9% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $227,487 in college sports aid.

There were 122 male and 82 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Alice Lloyd College in 2023. Male students received 24.8% 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 Knott County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$152,131114
2015$164,711106
2016$209,329109
2017$178,121121
2018$190,122136
2019$220,985114
2020$230,452163
2021$229,906156
2022$227,487200
2023$193,645204

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