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Lafourche Parish awards $3,081,117 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Jay Clune President | Nicholls State University

Dr. Jay Clune President | Nicholls State University

Lafourche Parish's Nicholls State University invested $3,081,117 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 4.2% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $2,957,776 in college sports aid.

There were 255 male and 132 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Nicholls State University in 2023. Male students received 15.5% 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 Lafourche Parish over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,492,147240
2015$2,623,609328
2016$2,795,565303
2017$2,835,328298
2018$2,794,305290
2019$2,931,669346
2020$2,920,407347
2021$2,990,178360
2022$2,957,776345
2023$3,081,117387

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