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Chelan County awards $184,288 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Faimous Harrison, Ph.D, President | Wenatchee Valley College

Faimous Harrison, Ph.D, President | Wenatchee Valley College

Chelan County's Wenatchee Valley College invested $184,288 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 51.6% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $121,542 in college sports aid.

There were 81 male and 49 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Wenatchee Valley College in 2023. Male students received 48.4% 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 Chelan County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$95,940134
2015$207,367144
2016$187,913133
2017$210,352148
2018$204,981136
2019$144,233131
2020$80,688127
2021$120,94991
2022$121,542107
2023$184,288130

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