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College students in Tate County received $713,457 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Michael J. Heindl, Ph. D., J.D. President | Northwest Mississippi Community College

Michael J. Heindl, Ph. D., J.D. President | Northwest Mississippi Community College

Tate County's Northwest Mississippi Community College invested $713,457 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 $668,201 in college sports aid.

There were 158 male and 89 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Northwest Mississippi Community College in 2023. Male students received 8.7% 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 Tate County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$420,200194
2015$504,254225
2016$518,664216
2017$577,628206
2018$530,804176
2019$563,192176
2020$572,858188
2021$616,901199
2022$668,201223
2023$713,457247

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