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Jackson County awards $3,588,141 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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President Dr. Brent D. Ellis | Spring Arbor University

President Dr. Brent D. Ellis | Spring Arbor University

Jackson County's two universities invested $3,588,141 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 6.9% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $3,355,062 in college sports aid.

There were 279 male and 269 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the two colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 7.1% more financial aid on average than female students.

Spring Arbor University stood out as the university in Jackson County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $3,287,113, or 91.6% of all the money invested in the county.

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 Jackson County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,278,543461
2015$2,128,472415
2016$2,400,386420
2017$2,397,594423
2018$2,753,931459
2019$2,834,485469
2020$2,934,963503
2021$3,158,988457
2022$3,355,062554
2023$3,588,141548

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