Shreveport Reporter

Bossier Parish's Bossier Parish Community College invested $582,886 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 10.8% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $525,981 in college sports aid.

There were 60 male and 22 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Bossier Parish Community College in 2023. Male students received 47.2% 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.

Year	Athletically Related Student Aid	Student-athletes Enrollment
2014	$399,912	93
2015	$288,659	96
2016	$470,796	88
2017	$376,057	93
2018	$428,293	71
2019	$495,147	119
2020	$481,210	89
2021	$482,332	85
2022	$525,981	109
2023	$582,886	82