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Giles County awards $1,357,363 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Linda C. Martin Interim Chancellor The University of Tennessee Southern | utsouthern.edu

Dr. Linda C. Martin Interim Chancellor The University of Tennessee Southern | utsouthern.edu

Giles County's University of Tennessee Southern invested $1,357,363 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 4.6% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,298,088 in college sports aid.

There were 144 male and 131 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of Tennessee Southern in 2023. Male students received 1.8% 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 Giles County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,499,784192
2015$2,789,441158
2016$3,119,350188
2017$3,056,741182
2018$3,424,684217
2019$3,266,971216
2020$4,106,767248
2021$4,111,053240
2022$1,298,088306
2023$1,357,363275

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