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Yakima County awards $154,031 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Linda Kaminski, President | Yakima Valley College

Dr. Linda Kaminski, President | Yakima Valley College

Yakima County's Yakima Valley College invested $154,031 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 13.3% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $135,913 in college sports aid.

There were 38 male and 49 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Yakima Valley College in 2023. Male students received 39.3% 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 Yakima County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$103,40887
2015$113,54195
2016$118,01089
2017$134,74496
2018$135,38994
2019$128,854112
2020$132,00688
2021$127,40396
2022$135,913103
2023$154,03187

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