Find out if you qualify for an NCAA, NJCAA, or NAIA waiver or an appeal
so you can continue to play your sport.

Sometimes, a student-athlete’s circumstances call for a waiver of the NCAA rules. An appeal may be called for in the case where an athlete is denied a Medical Hardship Waiver, or if their scholarship is cancelled.

Reasons that a Student-Athlete would consider a Waiver or Appeal

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A STUDENT-ATHLETE HAS BEEN INJURED in competition, hurt in an accident or had an illness that affects their ability to compete.

A COACH OR ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT HAS CANCELLED a student-athlete’s scholarship for “violating team rules.”

A STUDENT-ATHLETE HAS EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES including illness or death of a family member, causing them to take a break from competition.

A STUDENT-ATHLETE IS DENIED eligibility and there are extenuating circumstances.

A COACH OR ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT DENY refuse to grant an athlete their “One-Time Transfer Exception” to an NCAA Division II program.

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 a Waivers & Appeals Consult.

During the Waivers & Appeals 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 a Waivers & Appeals Consult.

During the Waivers & Appeals 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

Here’s How We Help

WAIVERS & APPEALS CONSULT

NCAA ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY WAIVER PREP & ASSISTANCE

NCAA MEDICAL HARDSHIP WAIVER PREP & ASSISTANCE

NCAA EXTENSION OF ELIGIBILITY WAIVER PREP & ASSISTANCE

NCAA TRANSFER APPEAL PREP & ASSISTANCE

NCAA SCHOLARSHIP APPEAL PREP & ASSISTANCE

RESOURCES

informed-athlete-blog-cover-waivers-and-appeals-orange-blog-500-500 — Situations Where Student-Athletes Might Qualify for a Waiver or Appeal
October 15, 2021/by Informed Athlete

informed-athlete-blog-cover-scholarship-strategies-purple-blog-500-500 — NCAA DI Football Increases Scholarship Limit
October 15, 2021/by Informed Athlete

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“My Son, Will James, was a starter on the South Dakota State Wrestling team when he suffered a season ending knee injury in the first match of his Senior season. Will had also lost a year to a shoulder injury during his Sophomore season in the first match of the year.

We contacted Rick Allen at informedAthlete.com and Rick immediately gave us a recommendation that Will should be eligible for a Medical waiver. Rick asked for all documentation related to the injuries and put together a presentation for the NCAA committee.
We were thrilled when Will was awarded an additional year of wrestling after graduation from South Dakota State University.” Read More

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“Rick:

Just wanted to let you know that Jake was successful in his appeal hearing, and received his release. I know that engaging your services was key in this win.

Thanks so much!” Read More

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