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Schenectady County awards $55,196 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Vinita Sauder President of Union College | ucollege.edu

Vinita Sauder President of Union College | ucollege.edu

Schenectady County's two universities invested $55,196 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is $55,196 increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $0 in college sports aid.

There were 368 male and 226 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the two colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 51.8% less financial aid on average than female students.

Union College stood out as the university in Schenectady County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $55,196, 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 Schenectady County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$0711
2015$0668
2016$0643
2017$0623
2018$0653
2019$0645
2020$0620
2021$0251
2022$0630
2023$55,196594

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