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Manatee County awards $878,031 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Carol F. Probstfeld President | State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota

Dr. Carol F. Probstfeld President | State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota

Manatee County's State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota invested $878,031 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 10.1% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $797,488 in college sports aid.

There were 44 male and 55 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota in 2023. Male students received 2.3% 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 Manatee County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$459,14079
2015$534,17581
2016$383,25581
2017$519,98981
2018$441,06683
2019$694,75584
2020$577,12686
2021$559,51789
2022$797,48885
2023$878,03199

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