Ohio State costliest

Ohio State, which has been penalized by the NCAA for its football players selling memorabilia and receiving other improper benefits, has the largest scholarship shortfall of any team in the Big Ten, according to a joint study conducted by the National College Players Association and the Ithaca College Graduate Program in Sport Management.

The study said that in 2009 student-athletes at Ohio State receiving “full scholarships” were left with a yearly shortfall of $4,572, which are expenses not covered by the grant-in-aid.

The data used to calculate shortfall numbers were taken from information published by the schools in the study as well as information made available by the U.S. Department of Education. The NCPA says actual shortfall numbers will vary according to each individual study. On its website, Ohio State lists miscellaneous/personal expenses at $4,752 for a state resident not living at home.

The following is the amount of shortfall for select Florida schools: n Florida St. $4,314

* USF $4,100

* UCF $4,076

* Miami $3,806

* Florida $3,320

-- Alan Dell

This story was originally published August 16, 2011 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Ohio State costliest."