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Walker County awards $507,815 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Joel Hagood President | Bevill State Community College

Dr. Joel Hagood President | Bevill State Community College

Walker County's Bevill State Community College invested $507,815 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 7.7% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $549,896 in college sports aid.

There were 55 male and 41 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Bevill State Community College in 2023. Male students received 1.2% 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 Walker County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$00
2015$00
2016$00
2017$00
2018$194,35783
2019$423,87580
2020$513,27781
2021$400,91475
2022$549,89689
2023$507,81596

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