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Seneca County awards $5,274,416 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Lillian Schumacher, President | Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program

Dr. Lillian Schumacher, President | Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program

Seneca County's two universities invested $5,274,416 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 5.4% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $5,005,077 in college sports aid.

There were 861 male and 466 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the two colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 10.8% more financial aid on average than female students.

Tiffin University stood out as the university in Seneca County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $5,274,416, 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 Seneca County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$3,255,109993
2015$3,791,1701,167
2016$3,802,2071,238
2017$4,161,0601,180
2018$3,770,0451,142
2019$4,296,3791,337
2020$4,597,0111,307
2021$4,719,8351,280
2022$5,005,0771,328
2023$5,274,4161,327

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