Can a Student-Athlete be Dismissed Or Penalized for Political Beliefs?
Midyear cancellation of a scholarship is only possible if an athlete:
- Is ruled ineligible for competition
- Provides fraudulent information on an application, letter of intent, or financial aid agreement
- Engages in serious misconduct that rises to the level of being disciplined by the university’s regular student disciplinary board;
- Voluntarily quits their team; or
- Violates a university policy or rule which is not related to athletic conditions or ability (such as a university or athletic department policy on COVID-19 restrictions, which is a very significant concern in the current environment).