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Dallas County awards $161,400 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. James Mitchell, President | George C Wallace State Community College-Selma

Dr. James Mitchell, President | George C Wallace State Community College-Selma

Dallas County's George C. Wallace State Community College-Selma invested $161,400 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 0.6% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $162,400 in college sports aid.

There were 50 male and 29 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing George C. Wallace State Community College-Selma in 2023. Male students received the same amount of financial aid on average as 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 Dallas County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$180,000129
2015$166,045114
2016$160,500121
2017$157,045132
2018$157,000131
2019$132,00080
2020$132,00078
2021$129,00065
2022$162,40065
2023$161,40079

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