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College students in Lee County received $12,000 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Dr. Lisa M. Chapman President | Central Carolina Community College

Dr. Lisa M. Chapman President | Central Carolina Community College

Lee County's Central Carolina Community College invested $12,000 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is $12,000 increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $0 in college sports aid.

There were 20 male and 29 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Central Carolina Community College in 2023. Male students received the same amount of financial aid on average as 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 Lee County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$029
2015$037
2016$042
2017$046
2018$042
2019$041
2020$043
2021$038
2022$055
2023$12,00049

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