List of US Olympic TV rights deals

By WTOP Staff
May 9, 2014 | 11:18 AM

The Associated Press

The $7.75 billion deal giving NBC the exclusive U.S. broadcast rights for six Olympics from 2022-2032 is the latest in a long line of American network rights deals with the IOC.

Under the agreement reached Wednesday, NBC will pay $2.5 billion for the Olympics of 2022 and 2024, $2.55 billion for 2026-2028 and $2.6 billion for 2030-2032. There was an additional $100 million signing bonus for promotion of the Olympics.

Here’s a list of some of the previous U.S. Olympic rights deals:

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SUMMER OLYMPICS

1964 Tokyo — NBC, $1.5 million

1968 Mexico City — ABC, $4.5 million

1972 Munich — ABC, $7.5 million

1976 Montreal — ABC, $25 million

1980 Moscow — NBC, $72.3 million

1984 Los Angeles — ABC, $225.6 million

1988 Seoul — NBC, $300 million

1992 Barcelona — NBC, $401 million

1996 Atlanta — NBC, $456 million

2000 Sydney — NBC, $705 million

2004 Athens — NBC, $793.5 million

2008 Beijing — NBC, $893 million

2012 London — NBC, $1.181 billion

2016 Rio de Janeiro — NBC, $1.226 billion

2020 Tokyo — NBC, $1.418 billion

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WINTER OLYMPICS

1976 Innsbruck — ABC, $10 million

1980 Lake Placid — ABC, $15.5 million

1984 Sarajevo — ABC, $91.55 million

1988 Calgary — ABC, $309 million

1992 Albertville — CBS, $243 million

1994 Lillehammer — CBS, $295 million

1998 Nagano — CBS, $375 million

2002 Salt Lake City — NBC, $545 million

2006 Turin — NBC, $613.4 million

2010 Vancouver — NBC, $820 million

2014 Sochi — NBC, $775 million

2018 Pyeongchang — NBC, $963 million

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Source: International Olympic Committee

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Don’t Settle for Student Loans to Pay for Online Education

By WTOP Staff
July 14, 2026 | 6:30 PM

Online college programs are becoming a more popular choice for prospective students, with one study finding that more than 6 million students enrolled in at least one online course in fall 2015. The popularity of these courses can be attributed in part to their flexibility with working adults' schedules, students' ability to progress more quickly through online programs and, oftentimes, cheaper tuition. [See 10 low-cost online bachelor's programs for out-of-state students.]Online degrees can be beneficial to many college students, but some studies have shown online learners complete their programs at lower rates than students at traditional brick-and-mortar campuses. Individuals with student loans but no degree comprise two-thirds of defaulted borrowers. Though these numbers are not encouraging, just like for traditional programs, there are ways to reduce how much you'll need to borrow for an online program to ensure you won't become one of these statistics. Don't just settle on borrowing student loans to cover the whole cost of your program and living expenses. Instead, start thinking about how to cut costs and cover your balance in different ways, such as the following. -- Grants and scholarships: Even though you are taking an online course, you can still apply and receive grants and scholarships. But your first step should be to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly referred to as the FAFSA, which will allow you to receive a Pell Grant if your expected family contribution is low enough. The EFC criteria and award amounts are adjusted annually, but the 2017-2018 academic year awards range from $606 to $5,920, which could significantly lower the amount you borrow annually. Your next step is to apply for scholarships. You can start by checking online scholarship search engines, such as the Salt Scholarship Search, College Board's BigFuture and Peterson's. But don't forget to take advantage of local organizations and your school's financial aid office. Both may offer scholarships that you can't find with a national scholarship search. [Review these 10 sites to kick off your scholarship search.]For instance, organizations like the Elks Club, Knights of Columbus or the Rotary Club typically offer scholarships annually to local students. Just because you're going to school online doesn't mean you're ineligible. Visit your local library for scholarship listings, and ask around town. You might be surprised how many local organizations offer scholarships. While these scholarships typically aren't large, every little bit counts. Each dollar you receive in a scholarship is a dollar you don't have to borrow and pay interest on. -- Work-study: Another option for online students may be work-study awards. Not all students enrolled in online programs are eligible, but students at some schools -- including, for example, SUNY Empire State College and Liberty University -- are. Work-study awards are not given upfront like scholarships and grants. In most cases, they are an offer to earn up to the awarded amount if you secure an eligible work-study job. While there is a misconception that all work-study jobs must be on campus, students can work for off-campus, nonprofit or public employers as long as the work is in the public's interest. You may be able to work for a for-profit employer if the job is relevant to your course of study. No matter who the outside employer is, it will need to have an established agreement with your college for you to receive work-study funds. Remember, to be eligible for federal financial aid, you must be enrolled and pursuing a degree or certificate. If you're not working toward a credential, Pell Grants and work-study won't be option, but you may still be able to take advantage of private scholarships -- just be sure to read the eligibility criteria carefully. [Explore what to know about financial aid in online programs.]-- Pay as you go: One of the great benefits to enrolling online is the flexible schedule, which can allow you to complete your college coursework around your responsibilities. But prospective students often overlook using their part- or full-time job earnings as an option for paying for college. Almost 80 percent of college students in 2015 worked at least part time while attending classes, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. By budgeting and thinking strategically about your college costs, you can likely reduce your dependence on student loans by paying a portion out of pocket. Many -- but not all -- online programs are less expensive than traditional programs and often have shorter payment periods. Six, eight or 10 weeks are common course durations. Because of the frequency of payments in an online setting, you may be well-placed to pay as you go and possibly avoid borrowing altogether. Attending college online and avoiding student loans may be challenging, but if you are willing to put in the effort, you can limit the amount you need to borrow. More from U.S. News Q&A: Understanding Student Loan Discharge Eligibility Student Loan Refinancing Isn't Right for All Borrowers

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