Do Athletic Scholarship & Financial Aid Rules Make Your Head Spin?
Some of the most commonly misunderstood facts about athletic scholarships are:
- An athletic scholarship is valid ONLY at the school that awarded it. Scholarships are not transferable from one school to another.
- Verbal promises from a coach are not always honored and are not legally binding.
- The National Letter of Intent is not the same as an athletic scholarship agreement. They are 2 separate documents.
- Athletic Scholarships are not all for 4 years or full scholarships.
- Rules about athletic scholarships are not the same at all college levels. In fact, the rules differ between junior college, NAIA, and even within NCAA divisions and within conferences and schools themselves.