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Kings County awards no money in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Suri Duitch, Interim President | CUNY Kingsborough Community College

Dr. Suri Duitch, Interim President | CUNY Kingsborough Community College

Kings County did not provide any athletically related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 100% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $3,413,456 in college sports aid.

There were 444 male and 366 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the five colleges in the county in 2023.

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 Kings County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$3,492,8811,099
2015$2,963,0461,075
2016$3,360,7731,295
2017$2,924,1541,645
2018$3,308,2571,471
2019$3,684,7021,076
2020$4,512,4081,472
2021$4,498,499548
2022$3,413,4561,085
2023$0810

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