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Shasta County awards $8,580,667 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Norman D. Hall President of Simpson University | simpsonu.edu

Dr. Norman D. Hall President of Simpson University | simpsonu.edu

Shasta County's two universities invested $8,580,667 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 22.1% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $7,027,672 in college sports aid.

There were 415 male and 183 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the two colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 19.6% more financial aid on average than female students.

Simpson University stood out as the university in Shasta County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $8,580,667, 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 Shasta County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,919,968478
2015$2,336,309552
2016$2,537,791506
2017$2,305,973574
2018$2,609,708515
2019$2,330,126475
2020$2,591,422605
2021$5,390,463436
2022$7,027,672609
2023$8,580,667598

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