NIC Seeks to Trim Athletics Costs by $1. 8 Million

North Idaho College has made a tough decision to trim its athletics budget by $1. 8 million over the next two years. The college, which recently rejoined the National Junior College Athletic Association, saw its athletics budget balloon due to decisions made by former trustees. These included covering tuition, fees, books, housing, and travel for all student athletes, regardless of their residency. The college's president, Nick Swayne, highlighted that the budget cuts would affect all sports programs, not just the golf teams that were recently eliminated.The college aims to bring the budget under control by reducing funding for tuition and fees, housing, and travel. The golf program's elimination has sparked community support, with many urging the college to reconsider. However, the college maintains that the current athletics budget is unsustainable.