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St. Francois County awards $986,403 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Joseph Gilgour President | Mineral Area College

Dr. Joseph Gilgour President | Mineral Area College

St. Francois County's Mineral Area College invested $986,403 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 10% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $896,833 in college sports aid.

There were 118 male and 79 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Mineral Area College in 2023. Male students received 24.5% 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 St. Francois County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$784,344103
2015$782,46998
2016$868,868107
2017$855,136121
2018$932,65496
2019$915,288105
2020$796,770130
2021$857,974134
2022$896,833191
2023$986,403197

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