Scholarships from high school booster or hometown civic clubs, or from a parent’s employer are considered by the NCAA as “Outside Scholarships.”
Outside scholarships may not be allowed if:
-the student-athlete’s participation in high school athletics or a club team was a major criteria for the award or
-the donor entity or organization has ties to the university that the student-athlete will be attending.
A student-athlete should verify with their university’s compliance office if a specific “outside scholarship” is permissible within the NCAA rules.
For more general information about scholarships, visit the Scholarship Strategies section on our website.
For questions about outside scholarships and whether your student-athlete can accept them, click on Scholarship Strategies Consult Options. If you prefer, contact us directly by calling 913-766-1235 or sending an email to rick@informedathlete.com.
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