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Gwinnett County awards $798,461 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Jann L. Joseph, President | Georgia Gwinnett College

Dr. Jann L. Joseph, President | Georgia Gwinnett College

Gwinnett County's Georgia Gwinnett College invested $798,461 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 6.9% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $747,062 in college sports aid.

There were 74 male and 60 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Georgia Gwinnett College in 2023. Male students received 22.1% 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 Gwinnett County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$975,544130
2015$1,060,395130
2016$685,144121
2017$685,379119
2018$1,306,073122
2019$1,345,254116
2020$688,454123
2021$746,022127
2022$747,062135
2023$798,461134

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