College Football Scholarships
No matter if your child is a young woman or young man, college is expensive, folks. A close friend’s son is starting college at a state school this fall. His mom and I were talking the other day and she said each semester will be about $14,000, including room and board.
“We just paid $685 for a parking permit for the year,” she texted.
In fall 2021, US News and World Report said the average cost of tuition and fees to attend a ranked public college in state in the United States is $10,388 for the 2021-2022 year compared with $38,185 for a private college. The average cost for out-of-state students at public colleges comes to $22,698 for the same year.
That is a lot of money for most families.
Nearly 100,000 students play football at about 900 colleges and universities of all sizes, including 125 junior college programs, according to a “State of the Game” report compiled by Future for Football. So, if kids might be able to earn scholarships by doing something they love (like football), why not try?
Football is passion, teamwork, fun.
Future for Football
Recently, I learned about a cool organization called Future for Football—a one-stop shop for everything football. Except it’s not a shop at all. It’s simply a place to learn and to be inspired.
Sponsored by the National Football Foundation, Future for Football offers countless resources, including an ever-expanding list of tackle, flag, co-ed, women’s and other leagues of every shape and size across the United States. It has historical injury stats, rule changes, tech advancements, a virtual workout series and tips for players, parents and coaches.
In short, its mission is to provide real-time, reliable information to current and future football families.
Visit FutureForFootball.com to find a league near you and for other helpful resources!
