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Prowers County awards $568,372 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Rosana Reyes President of the Lamar Community College | Lamar Community College

Dr. Rosana Reyes President of the Lamar Community College | Lamar Community College

Prowers County's Lamar Community College invested $568,372 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is an 18.7% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $478,714 in college sports aid.

There were 118 male and 78 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Lamar Community College in 2023. Male students received 28.4% 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 Prowers County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$399,718145
2015$411,750137
2016$429,000155
2017$440,250149
2018$476,472140
2019$464,548140
2020$437,017191
2021$449,230165
2022$478,714174
2023$568,372196

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