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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

College students in Hill County received $631,621 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Dr. Thomas Mills, President | Hill College

Dr. Thomas Mills, President | Hill College

Hill County's Hill College invested $631,621 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 17.9% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $535,634 in college sports aid.

There were 114 male and 93 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Hill College in 2023. Male students received the same amount of financial aid on average as 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 Hill County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$452,989190
2015$482,419184
2016$483,162184
2017$523,160186
2018$522,369176
2019$520,228189
2020$535,883199
2021$539,411181
2022$535,634190
2023$631,621207

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