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College students in Montgomery County received $3,402,042 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Dr. Steven F. Echols President | Brewton-Parker College

Dr. Steven F. Echols President | Brewton-Parker College

Montgomery County's Brewton-Parker College invested $3,402,042 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 46.9% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $2,315,190 in college sports aid.

There were 203 male and 140 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Brewton-Parker College in 2023. Male students received 1.7% 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 Montgomery County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,623,624232
2015$1,634,873144
2016$1,429,653169
2017$2,498,273320
2018$2,594,373342
2019$3,019,910241
2020$3,188,734416
2021$2,171,874474
2022$2,315,190406
2023$3,402,042343

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