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McKinley County awards $22,500 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Elmer Guy, Ph.D., President | Navajo Technical University

Elmer Guy, Ph.D., President | Navajo Technical University

McKinley County's Navajo Technical University invested $22,500 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 87.5% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $12,000 in college sports aid.

There were 22 male and nine female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Navajo Technical University in 2023. Male students received 10.7% 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 McKinley County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$45,67438
2015$124,49649
2016$210,30043
2017$34,50049
2018$30,00039
2019$25,00037
2020$17,50024
2021$14,8255
2022$12,00023
2023$22,50031

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