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Yuma County awards $1,148,413 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Daniel P. Corr President | Arizona Western College

Dr. Daniel P. Corr President | Arizona Western College

Yuma County's Arizona Western College invested $1,148,413 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 9.9% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,044,765 in college sports aid.

There were 69 male and 71 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Arizona Western College in 2023. Male students received 19.2% 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 Yuma County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$987,084213
2015$1,035,176210
2016$1,070,452202
2017$1,089,156210
2018$1,096,718202
2019$1,129,137223
2020$792,396131
2021$734,469140
2022$1,044,765141
2023$1,148,413140

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