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Peach County awards $631,363 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Paul A. Jones, Ph.D., President | Fort Valley State University

Paul A. Jones, Ph.D., President | Fort Valley State University

Peach County's Fort Valley State University invested $631,363 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 116% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $292,346 in college sports aid.

There were 124 male and 54 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Fort Valley State University in 2023. Male students received 6.6% 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 Peach County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$549,854166
2015$351,167207
2016$339,475179
2017$245,627200
2018$375,182149
2019$225,929284
2020$562,446188
2021$410,635283
2022$292,346299
2023$631,363178

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