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[QUOTE="rrlbees, post: 3778699, member: 96"]
that is true, but student athletes now can be given unlimited meals and snacks by the schools besides the basic 3 meals included in the meal plan part of a scholarship. Not sure what that amounts too in dollars.

over the past few years what an athlete can have/get has significantly increased.

instead of the typical full ride of tuition, room, board, fees and books, schools can now give them the full cost of attendance which covers other things and can range from about $4k-6k a year.

based upon financial need, an athlete can now also get federal grants such as a pell grant even though they are on scholarship. For some, that can be another $6-7k a year.

they also have full medical coverage which is also provided for 2 years after they leave school.

they also get a specified number of tickets for games.

they get all the sneakers, apparel and gear they want from the company that sponsors the school.

there’s probably something I’m forgetting but whether they should get paid or not, they are certainly getting a lot more right now than your typical full ride of the past.
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