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College students in Custer County received $673,500 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Ron Slinger, President | Miles Community College

Ron Slinger, President | Miles Community College

Custer County's Miles Community College invested $673,500 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 28.5% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $524,000 in college sports aid.

There were 59 male and 58 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Miles Community College in 2023. Male students received 34.5% 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 Custer County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$357,67294
2015$398,12195
2016$389,05489
2017$436,26695
2018$467,905101
2019$482,61590
2020$456,76993
2021$584,229111
2022$524,000106
2023$673,500117

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