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Sheridan County awards $223,667 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Walter Tribley, President | Northern Wyoming Community College District

Walter Tribley, President | Northern Wyoming Community College District

Sheridan County's Northern Wyoming Community College District invested $223,667 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 7% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $209,104 in college sports aid.

There were 26 male and 16 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Northern Wyoming Community College District in 2023. Male students received 18.4% 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 Sheridan County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$874,479174
2015$931,301182
2016$1,025,000176
2017$1,037,824170
2018$1,220,238201
2019$1,120,619204
2020$1,113,902185
2021$257,56746
2022$209,10442
2023$223,66742

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