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Hutchinson County awards $648,200 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Hutchinson County's Frank Phillips College invested $648,200 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 19.7% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $541,488 in college sports aid.

There were 71 male and 55 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Frank Phillips College in 2023. Male students received 41.6% 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 Hutchinson County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$348,784113
2015$311,868125
2016$357,117105
2017$363,911128
2018$362,345138
2019$397,207141
2020$457,882134
2021$404,104143
2022$541,488136
2023$648,200126

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