What do the terms NCAA Qualifier and NCAA Non-Qualifier mean?
If the NCAA Freshman eligibility requirements are not met, the high-school athlete is classified as anNCAA Non-Qualifier. Reasons for this frequently include:
- The high-school athlete didn’t take the NCAA required core courses.
- Low GPA, SAT or ACT test scores.
A high-school athlete who is classified as an NCAA Non-Qualifier:
- Cannot receive an athletic scholarship during their freshman year unless the requirements for “Academic Redshirt” are met.
- Will NOT be eligible to transfer to a Division I program after just one year.