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Franklin County awards $269,229 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Rebekah Woods President | Columbia Basin College

Rebekah Woods President | Columbia Basin College

Franklin County's Columbia Basin College invested $269,229 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 3% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $261,485 in college sports aid.

There were 87 male and 78 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Columbia Basin College in 2023. Male students received 32.3% less 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 Franklin County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$215,240150
2015$217,681137
2016$187,371145
2017$180,001155
2018$196,394152
2019$210,815145
2020$252,083153
2021$258,392175
2022$261,485171
2023$269,229165

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