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Cerro Gordo County awards $806,855 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Steve Schulz, President | North Iowa Area Community College

Dr. Steve Schulz, President | North Iowa Area Community College

Cerro Gordo County's North Iowa Area Community College invested $806,855 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 19.9% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $673,179 in college sports aid.

There were 157 male and 97 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing North Iowa Area Community College in 2023. Male students received 30.3% 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 Cerro Gordo County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$284,300213
2015$321,400206
2016$328,450205
2017$470,052224
2018$571,286224
2019$551,360205
2020$636,227209
2021$710,752230
2022$673,179236
2023$806,855254

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