North Birmingham Times

Cullman County's George C. Wallace State Community College-Hanceville invested $932,692 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is unchanged compared to the previous year.

There were 84 male and 81 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing George C. Wallace State Community College-Hanceville in 2023. Male students received 7.4% 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	$852,117	114
2015	$813,639	136
2016	$776,292	122
2017	$765,374	132
2018	$794,295	140
2019	$815,164	137
2020	$906,061	162
2021	$962,492	156
2022	$932,692	162
2023	$932,692	165