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Vermilion County awards $638,699 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Stephen Nacco President | Danville Area Community College

Dr. Stephen Nacco President | Danville Area Community College

Vermilion County's Danville Area Community College invested $638,699 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is an 18.4% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $539,637 in college sports aid.

There were 53 male and 39 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Danville Area Community 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 Vermilion County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$456,393105
2015$385,31573
2016$488,30174
2017$441,71777
2018$481,64679
2019$476,98776
2020$589,01586
2021$606,71693
2022$539,63783
2023$638,69992

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