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Lancaster County awards $58,000 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Michael E. Sonntag, Regional Campus Dean | University of South Carolina-Lancaster

Michael E. Sonntag, Regional Campus Dean | University of South Carolina-Lancaster

Lancaster County's University of South Carolina-Lancaster invested $58,000 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is an 8.3% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $63,250 in college sports aid.

There were 72 male and 33 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of South Carolina-Lancaster in 2023. Male students received 44% 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 Lancaster County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$42,05073
2015$51,50068
2016$46,00088
2017$40,75087
2018$38,00073
2019$40,75089
2020$49,00081
2021$59,00098
2022$63,250106
2023$58,000105

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