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Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Morris County awards $50,000 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Anthony J. Iacono President | County College of Morris

Dr. Anthony J. Iacono President | County College of Morris

Morris County's four universities invested $50,000 in 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 765 male and 463 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the four colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 57.8% less financial aid on average than female students.

County College of Morris stood out as the university in Morris County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $50,000, or 100% of all the money invested in the county.

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 Morris County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$42,000881
2015$42,000860
2016$42,000902
2017$42,000911
2018$68,350950
2019$68,3501,006
2020$57,6501,016
2021$20,250834
2022$50,0001,112
2023$50,0001,228

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