Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
What's the difference between a fully funded school and one that is not fully funded and how does it affect schorships? Thank you


Fully funded means the school "fully funds" the 12.5 full scholarships for the team. Assuming the school costs $50,000 per year. 12.5 x $50,000 = $625,000 in athletic money for 45 plus players per year. Approximately $14,000 per year per player, if distributed equally. Some will get $1,500 per year, others will get $25,000. With a school that isn't fully funded, it means there's just less money available.


Fully funded still carries an odd connotation. The cost of a scholarship to the school is not the actual tuition/room and board that they charge a student, there is a margin. The cost to the school would be the above line gross cost (COG). The school doesn't hand the student-athlete the money and bill the student for the tuition, etc.