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Fairbanks North Star Borough awards $1,622,991 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Daniel M. White, UAF Chancellor | University of Alaska Fairbanks

Daniel M. White, UAF Chancellor | University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks North Star Borough's University of Alaska Fairbanks invested $1,622,991 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 2.4% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,663,738 in college sports aid.

There were 63 male and 62 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2023. Male students received 55.8% 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 Fairbanks North Star Borough over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,186,655130
2015$1,533,520131
2016$1,330,409132
2017$1,321,572135
2018$1,609,907130
2019$1,688,739116
2020$1,659,921117
2021$1,875,71258
2022$1,663,738125
2023$1,622,991125

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