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Troup County awards $3,050,981 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dean C. Collins, President | Point University

Dean C. Collins, President | Point University

Troup County's two universities invested $3,050,981 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 23.9% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $4,008,936 in college sports aid.

There were 597 male and 256 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the two colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 5.7% more financial aid on average than female students.

Point University stood out as the university in Troup County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $3,050,981, or 100% of all the money invested in the county.

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 Troup County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,140,798686
2015$3,280,616704
2016$3,695,871809
2017$4,264,828796
2018$4,269,099893
2019$4,425,904791
2020$4,419,306778
2021$4,372,346677
2022$4,008,936743
2023$3,050,981853

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