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Fairfax County awards $7,024,360 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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President Gregory Washington | George Mason University

President Gregory Washington | George Mason University

Fairfax County's two universities invested $7,024,360 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 0.6% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $7,065,858 in college sports aid.

There were 351 male and 279 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the two colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 37.6% less financial aid on average than female students.

George Mason University stood out as the university in Fairfax County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $7,022,410, or 100% of all the money invested in the county.

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 Fairfax County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$4,827,891570
2015$5,120,669587
2016$5,174,040563
2017$5,932,444564
2018$6,509,603571
2019$6,547,823527
2020$6,547,854556
2021$6,539,246512
2022$7,065,858534
2023$7,024,360630

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