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Henderson County awards $1,728,521 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Jason Morrison, President | Trinity Valley Community College

Dr. Jason Morrison, President | Trinity Valley Community College

Henderson County's Trinity Valley Community College invested $1,728,521 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 40.4% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,231,054 in college sports aid.

There were 144 male and 130 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Trinity Valley Community College in 2023. Male students received 13.8% less 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 Henderson County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$850,185140
2015$886,690124
2016$938,494149
2017$1,020,504172
2018$1,136,287186
2019$1,050,709182
2020$1,067,308178
2021$1,184,365168
2022$1,231,054251
2023$1,728,521274

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