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Covington County awards $472,794 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Brock Kelley, Ph.D, President | Lurleen B Wallace Community College

Brock Kelley, Ph.D, President | Lurleen B Wallace Community College

Covington County's Lurleen B. Wallace Community College invested $472,794 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 6.8% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $442,643 in college sports aid.

There were 48 male and 53 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Lurleen B. Wallace Community College in 2023. Male students received 9.7% 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 Covington County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$362,95583
2015$358,88080
2016$372,51892
2017$357,14481
2018$387,67883
2019$373,20675
2020$371,78784
2021$361,81775
2022$442,64395
2023$472,794101

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