• ELIGIBILITY ISSUES

    Don’t be on the outside looking in – Make sure you are eligible to play your sport and receive an athletic scholarship!

  • ELIGIBILITY ISSUES

The worst thing I had to do when I worked on campus
was tell a student-athlete they weren’t academically eligible
and couldn’t play their sport.

The worst thing I had to do when I worked on campus was tell a student-athlete they weren’t academically eligible and couldn’t play their sport.

Eligibility issues affect student-athletes at all levels from high school, to junior college, and 4-year universities. Not knowing, understanding, and meeting the eligibility rules can have serious short and long-term consequences. Problems meeting the eligibility standards can set back and even derail a student-athlete’s entire athletic career.

Eligibility Rules are different at each level (NCAA, NAIA, and Junior College), each division (NCAA Division I, II, III), and even at different conferences and schools.

Common NCAA Academic or Amateurism Eligibility Problems

Incoming Freshman
Student-Athletes

DID NOT “QUALIFY”
Student-Athlete did not meet “Qualifier” Standards because they didn’t take enough or the right core courses in high school, or had a low ACT/SAT/GPA.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Academic requirements vary depending on the association – (NCAA, NAIA, Junior College, CCCAA), the level (NCAA DI, DII, DIII), and even at various schools.  These differences can greatly impact the opportunities available to a student-athlete, depending on his or her individual situation.

DELAYED ENROLLMENT CONSEQUENCES 
When a student-athlete chooses to delay college enrollment and continues to play their sport after graduating from high school, there are potential eligibility consequences.

College Student-Athletes

TRANSFER CREDITS
When a student-athlete would like to transfer to another school, but didn’t earn enough credit hours, or their grades were too low, their courses might not all be acceptable as transfer credit to new school.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
If a student-athlete takes courses that are not applicable to their major, and they do not meet their “progress toward their degree” requirements, eligibility issues will likely occur.

FAILED CLASSES
Problems may arise with eligibility if the student-athlete has failed some of their classes.

LEARNING DISABILITIES
Challenges can occur when a student-athlete has a learning disability and does not want to disclose this information or the disability went undiagnosed.

How To Get Started

Rick & Julie Allen
Informed Athlete

Book a Consultation

Because every student-athlete’s situation is unique, the best way to get started is to schedule an Eligibility Issues Consult.

During the Eligibility Issues Consult we will discuss your situation, answer any questions you may have and if needed, help determine your best set of “next steps.”

GET STARTED NOW

How To Get Started

Book a Consultation

Because every student-athlete’s situation is unique, the best way to get started is to schedule an Eligibility Issues Consult.

During the Eligibility Issues Consult we will discuss your situation, answer any questions you may have and if needed, help determine your best set of “next steps.”

GET STARTED NOW

Rick & Julie Allen
Informed Athlete

QUESTIONS WE ARE FREQUENTLY ASKED

1

What are the consequences if a student-athlete doesn’t meet the eligibility requirements as an incoming freshman?

2

What are the eligibility requirements for my student-athlete to compete at the Division and level they desire?

3

What happens if my student-athlete accepts a scholarship offer, enrolls in college and begins classes, and then is told they aren’t academically eligible to compete?

4

What are other ways a student-athlete can lose their eligibility?

5

Can a student-athlete extend their eligibility if they have extenuating circumstances?

6

What if my student-athlete has a learning disability that was undiagnosed or they didn’t want to share?

7

Will my student-athlete lose their scholarship money if they lose their eligibility?

Here’s How We Help

ELIGIBILITY ISSUES CONSULT

FRESHMAN TRANSCRIPT REVIEW SERVICE

COLLEGE ATHLETE TRANSCRIPT REVIEW SERVICE

RESOURCES

Student-Athletes: Confirm Your Eligibility Before You Transfer or Start Classes

May 9, 2023/by Informed Athlete

Can Student-Athletes Opt-Out to Preserve a Redshirt Year?

February 22, 2023/by Informed Athlete

Will Your High School Athlete be Eligible for NCAA Sports?

February 1, 2023/by Informed Athlete

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