Carbondale Reporter

Williamson County's John A. Logan College invested $618,350 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 6.7% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $579,615 in college sports aid.

There were 58 male and 51 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing John A. Logan College in 2023. Male students received 15.5% 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	$233,361	100
2015	$251,824	101
2016	$556,717	100
2017	$543,541	102
2018	$427,781	111
2019	$535,474	110
2020	$518,501	109
2021	$572,350	104
2022	$579,615	107
2023	$618,350	109