Many times, student-athletes don’t realize that they qualify for waivers or appeals that could possibly extend their eligibility, rule them immediately eligible for competition, or allow for a scholarship or appeal hearing. A few of the situations where a waiver or appeal might apply include: The student-athlete has been injured in competition, hurt in an […]
I came across a sports media report a few days ago that 131 football players from Bowl Subdivision programs have entered the NCAA Transfer Portal since August 1. The report didn’t include this info but it would be interesting to know how many of those entered the Portal before their season started compared to how […]
The NCAA Division I Council has approved a temporary one-year waiver to increase the annual scholarship signing limit for Football only. The Chair of the Football Oversight Committee stated that this decision was made because “…schools should have temporary flexibility to help address possible roster depletion due to transfers.” The one-year waiver will permit Division I […]
Here are a few things a student-athlete should consider before entering the NCAA Transfer Portal: Do you want to finish out the current season with your teammates, especially if your team has an opportunity for post-season competition? Or are you are very unhappy with your current situation, and want to start contacting coaches at other […]
October 15th opens up opportunities for recruitable athletes in all NCAA Division I sports to take additional official visits to DI schools: Up to 5 official visits can be taken prior to October 15th and 5 more official visits can occur after October 15th. Athletes who qualify include: Current four-year college athletes who are planning […]
Many college fall sport teams are approaching the midpoint of their season and some teams may have already started the second half of their season. It’s important to know that a student-athlete can’t compete in their sport after the midpoint of their season if they hope to qualify for a Medical Hardship Waiver. The rules […]
Recently, the General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) sent a memo to regional offices indicating that student-athletes are considered employees under the National Labor Relations Act. The memo from NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo stated that “My intent in issuing this memo is to help educate the public, especially Players at Academic […]
If your son or daughter is on an athletic scholarship, do you have a copy of their scholarship agreement for this year? It’s very important to read through the scholarship agreement and know what expectations have been placed on your son or daughter. We all know that they’re expected to stay academically eligible, conduct themselves […]
The FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the 2022-23 academic year becomes available on October 1. Here is why you should fill out the FAFSA form even if you don’t think you will qualify based on family income or because your athlete is being offered a substantial athletic scholarship: Some coaches and athletic […]
If a student-athlete is injured or becomes ill to the point that they won’t be able to compete any more during the season, it’s possible for them to receive a Medical Hardship Waiver to get that season “over again” even if: They have competed for their team during the season. Or in the case of […]
