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St. Clair County's St. Clair County Community College invested $259,704 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 16.2% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $223,570 in college sports aid.

There were 77 male and 72 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing St. Clair County Community College in 2023. Male students received 29.5% 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.

Year	Athletically Related Student Aid	Student-athletes Enrollment
2014	$52,835	86
2015	$58,387	86
2016	$55,454	74
2017	$64,374	88
2018	$91,998	107
2019	$76,596	103
2020	$191,134	128
2021	$234,536	136
2022	$223,570	156
2023	$259,704	149