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Kootenai County awards $553,759 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Nick Swayne, Ph.D. President | North Idaho College

Nick Swayne, Ph.D. President | North Idaho College

Kootenai County's North Idaho College invested $553,759 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 6% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $522,181 in college sports aid.

There were 68 male and 79 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing North Idaho College in 2023. Male students received 42% 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 Kootenai County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$765,733156
2015$587,811156
2016$448,962157
2017$322,173159
2018$396,837155
2019$424,827159
2020$368,147135
2021$384,420136
2022$522,181169
2023$553,759147

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