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Mecosta County awards $2,689,705 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Bill Pink President | Ferris State University

Dr. Bill Pink President | Ferris State University

Mecosta County's Ferris State University invested $2,689,705 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 7.8% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $2,918,669 in college sports aid.

There were 241 male and 150 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Ferris State University in 2023. Male students received 10.7% 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 Mecosta County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,206,889358
2015$2,299,045347
2016$2,357,778359
2017$2,612,564352
2018$2,661,581362
2019$2,694,223360
2020$2,638,967349
2021$2,810,067421
2022$2,918,669407
2023$2,689,705391

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