College athletics are kind of a big deal, and athletic scholarships a
big part of that.
Although the NCAA itself does not award athletic
scholarships,
NCAA schools are responsible for more than $1.5 billion in
athletic scholarships annually.
You heard right: one and a half billion
dollars in scholarship money every year.
These scholarships
can cover almost anything,
from tuition, fees, room and board, to
course-related books, offering many student athletes an absolute free
ride.
