Huntsville Leader

Limestone County's John C. Calhoun State Community College invested $804,720 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 61.7% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $497,741 in college sports aid.

There were 65 male and 77 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing John C. Calhoun State Community College in 2023. Male students received 5.1% 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.

Year	Athletically Related Student Aid	Student-athletes Enrollment
2014	$328,373	51
2015	$298,395	54
2016	$289,819	48
2017	$401,102	74
2018	$380,051	67
2019	$349,806	66
2020	$390,696	66
2021	$444,529	87
2022	$497,741	86
2023	$804,720	142