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

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Dr. Jim Reynolds President | Millikin University

Dr. Jim Reynolds President | Millikin University

Macon 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 326 male and 199 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Millikin University 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 Macon County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$0461
2015$0430
2016$0477
2017$0465
2018$0454
2019$0512
2020$0519
2021$0430
2022$0518
2023$0525

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