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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Putnam County awards $5,019,972 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Philip Oldham, President | Tennessee Technological University

Philip Oldham, President | Tennessee Technological University

Putnam County's Tennessee Technological University invested $5,019,972 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 1.1% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $5,074,360 in college sports aid.

There were 186 male and 119 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Tennessee Technological University in 2023. Male students received 0.1% more 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 Putnam County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$4,471,029282
2015$4,637,822278
2016$5,146,000295
2017$4,958,712277
2018$4,990,589259
2019$4,899,121287
2020$5,073,334281
2021$4,821,738295
2022$5,074,360310
2023$5,019,972305

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