NAIA & NCAA Eligibility Requirements

NAIA Eligibility Information

Athletes who plan to play collegiate level sports are also encouraged to register with the NAIA Eligibility Center at www.PlayNAIA.org. The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) website includes information for student athletes as well as instructions on how and when to register. The NAIA includes nearly 300 colleges and universities throughout the U.S. and Canada.

NCAA Eligibility Information

From the NCAA:

The advantages of competing in college sports are both immediate and lifelong. Participating in college sports provides opportunities to learn, compete and succeed. Student-athletes receive top-notch academic support, quality medical care, and regular access to outstanding coaching, facilities, and equipment. Student-athletes as a group graduate at higher rates than their peers in the general student body and feel better prepared for life after college.

College-bound student-athletes preparing to enroll in Division I or Division II school need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to ensure they have met amateurism standards and are academically prepared for college coursework.

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Free NCAA Online Course (from NFHS)

In partnership with the National Federation of State High School Associations, the NCAA Eligibility Center has developed a free online NCAA Initial-Eligibility Course. Parents, counselors, and coaches can visit NFHSLearn.com and complete this free initial-eligibility course, which will familiarize them with the Division I and II academic requirements, as well as the Eligibility Center’s registration and certification processes required for college-bound student-athletes. It’s a great tool for you and your colleagues. Please pass it on!