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Latimer County awards $496,868 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Janet Wansick President | Eastern Oklahoma State College

Dr. Janet Wansick President | Eastern Oklahoma State College

Latimer County's Eastern Oklahoma State College invested $496,868 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 1.8% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $505,868 in college sports aid.

There were 69 male and 55 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Eastern Oklahoma State College in 2023. Male students received the same amount of financial aid on average as 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 Latimer County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$341,42274
2015$481,741129
2016$540,260122
2017$533,860125
2018$533,860118
2019$515,428126
2020$505,868132
2021$505,868123
2022$505,868116
2023$496,868124

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