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Parker County awards $1,773,728 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Tod Allen Farmer President | Weatherford College

Dr. Tod Allen Farmer President | Weatherford College

Parker County's Weatherford College invested $1,773,728 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 30.1% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,363,240 in college sports aid.

There were 102 male and 94 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Weatherford College in 2023. Male students received 20.1% 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 Parker County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$758,294129
2015$787,974118
2016$803,713120
2017$761,536124
2018$806,640131
2019$806,779132
2020$862,015149
2021$1,157,248149
2022$1,363,240176
2023$1,773,728196

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