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Apache County awards $28,500 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

Apache County's Dine College invested $28,500 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 82.7% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $15,600 in college sports aid.

There were 15 male and 12 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Dine College in 2023. Male students received 9.8% 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 Apache County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$46,50061
2015$45,59644
2016$50,00038
2017$31,60041
2018$25,75041
2019$30,47536
2020$29,20039
2021$010
2022$15,60018
2023$28,50027

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