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Le Flore County awards $259,254 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Jay Falkner, Ed. D, President | Carl Albert State College

Jay Falkner, Ed. D, President | Carl Albert State College

Le Flore County's Carl Albert State College invested $259,254 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 25.4% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $206,673 in college sports aid.

There were 100 male and 46 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Carl Albert State College in 2023. Male students received 53.5% 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 Le Flore County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$312,31976
2015$251,38573
2016$193,30372
2017$54,25645
2018$120,12050
2019$182,08052
2020$147,65275
2021$72,00076
2022$206,673125
2023$259,254146

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