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Kay County awards $1,257,819 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Bradley Fox Chairman | Northern Oklahoma College

Bradley Fox Chairman | Northern Oklahoma College

Kay County's Northern Oklahoma College invested $1,257,819 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 7.6% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,168,909 in college sports aid.

There were 132 male and 87 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Northern Oklahoma College in 2023. Male students received 16.1% 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 Kay County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$852,144221
2015$1,289,836230
2016$1,360,856217
2017$1,307,421209
2018$1,174,907205
2019$1,215,785184
2020$1,221,071229
2021$1,162,695200
2022$1,168,909242
2023$1,257,819219

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