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St. Lucie County awards $1,189,605 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Timothy Moore President | Indian River State College

Dr. Timothy Moore President | Indian River State College

St. Lucie County's Indian River State College invested $1,189,605 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 3.4% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,231,492 in college sports aid.

There were 66 male and 74 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Indian River State College in 2023. Male students received 15.4% 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 St. Lucie County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$739,270131
2015$942,917127
2016$938,037136
2017$1,036,561131
2018$1,013,181132
2019$991,532136
2020$1,059,484127
2021$990,974131
2022$1,231,492135
2023$1,189,605140

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