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Cooke County awards $703,678 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. G. Brent Wallace, Chancellor | North Central Texas College

Dr. G. Brent Wallace, Chancellor | North Central Texas College

Cooke County's North Central Texas College invested $703,678 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 15.3% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $610,250 in college sports aid.

There were 37 male and 45 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing North Central Texas College in 2023. Male students received 25.5% less 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 Cooke County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$380,21573
2015$398,14878
2016$442,44076
2017$400,74978
2018$500,21889
2019$701,734100
2020$770,873100
2021$546,12870
2022$610,25085
2023$703,67882

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