Palm Coast Times

Putnam County's Saint Johns River State College invested $466,339 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 9.1% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $512,809 in college sports aid.

There were 27 male and 40 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Saint Johns River State College in 2023. Male students received 9.2% 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	$203,025	65
2015	$217,926	65
2016	$222,298	61
2017	$210,007	63
2018	$217,973	63
2019	$177,304	63
2020	$182,190	68
2021	$156,414	72
2022	$512,809	66
2023	$466,339	67