Common Mistakes Made When Signing an NCAA National Letter of Intent

November 11th is the first opportunity for high school seniors (and JUCO athletes) to sign an NCAA National Letter of Intent with an NCAA Division I or II program in sports other than football.

Here are a few mistakes when signing an NLI that have been noted by compliance directors on Division I and II campuses across the country. Don’t make these same mistakes when you or your athlete sign the NLI. A mistake could cause the NLI to be invalid if not caught and corrected.

• Forgetting to include the time that the NLI was signed.

• Signing the NLI prior to 7 AM your local time on the initial signing date.

• Not signing the NLI within 7 days after the date it was issued to you.

• Names are printed on the NLI instead of an actual signature.

• The Parent or Legal Guardian box is not checked.

• Poor scan quality when you return your signed copy to the university.

If you have questions about signing a NCAA National Letter of Intent or an NJCAA Letter of Intent, schedule a confidential Scholarship Strategies consult online. Or you can send an email to rick@informedathlete.com or call 913-766-1235 to schedule a session.