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LaSalle County awards $182,849 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Tracy Morris President | Illinois Valley Community College

Tracy Morris President | Illinois Valley Community College

LaSalle County's Illinois Valley Community College invested $182,849 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 65.1% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $110,781 in college sports aid.

There were 73 male and 50 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Illinois Valley Community College in 2023. Male students received 12.8% 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 LaSalle County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$104,65295
2015$99,16689
2016$99,89280
2017$111,137126
2018$121,162120
2019$104,258104
2020$112,757101
2021$37,05268
2022$110,781114
2023$182,849123

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