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Aiken County awards $1,532,428 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Daniel J. Heimmermann Chancellor | University of South Carolina Aiken

Dr. Daniel J. Heimmermann Chancellor | University of South Carolina Aiken

Aiken County's University of South Carolina Aiken invested $1,532,428 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 3.9% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,595,167 in college sports aid.

There were 98 male and 90 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of South Carolina Aiken in 2023. Male students received 4.4% 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 Aiken County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,726,213192
2015$1,650,101193
2016$1,870,549188
2017$1,910,944196
2018$1,778,941198
2019$1,716,814184
2020$1,170,687175
2021$1,355,139200
2022$1,595,167194
2023$1,532,428188

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