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College students in Hill County received $911,810 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Greg Kegel Chancellor | Montana State University-Northern

Greg Kegel Chancellor | Montana State University-Northern

Hill County's Montana State University-Northern invested $911,810 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 3.3% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $942,769 in college sports aid.

There were 118 male and 46 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Montana State University-Northern in 2023. Male students received 4.6% 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 Hill County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$861,514158
2015$826,314166
2016$814,870166
2017$690,208162
2018$531,302194
2019$599,493180
2020$819,736180
2021$927,186150
2022$942,769159
2023$911,810164

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