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Howard County awards $81,088 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Daria J. Willis, President | Howard Community College

Dr. Daria J. Willis, President | Howard Community College

Howard County's Howard Community College invested $81,088 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is an 11.4% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $91,538 in college sports aid.

There were 134 male and 60 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Howard Community College in 2023. Male students received 50.9% more 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 Howard County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$12,400163
2015$10,850161
2016$15,750171
2017$25,650159
2018$17,150130
2019$35,720121
2020$56,246159
2021$79,490157
2022$91,538187
2023$81,088194

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