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Yellow Medicine County awards no money in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Terry Gaalswyk, Ph.d, President | Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Terry Gaalswyk, Ph.d, President | Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Yellow Medicine County did not provide any athletically related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is unchanged compared to the previous year.

There were 108 male and 30 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Minnesota West Community and Technical College in 2023.

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 Yellow Medicine County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$0101
2015$097
2016$0109
2017$0141
2018$0123
2019$0162
2020$0159
2021$056
2022$0104
2023$0138

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