Student-Athletes & 

College Athletics


NCAA -

 National Collegiate Athletic Association

The NCAA has three Divisions (I, II and III) into which schools and their teams are divided. To play especially at the Division I and II levels, it is important to know your eligibility status, meaning whether your high school record will determine that you are eligible to play in college.


It is also crucial to have open and honest conversations with your coaches and with your family to determine what Division will be your best fit as a student-athlete. Remember that only Division I and II schools can award athletic scholarships.


Use the links below to help you determine your eligibility and to learn the steps toward becoming a collegiate student athlete.


NCAA Eligibility Center

NCAA Initial Eligibility Brochure

NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete

NAIA

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

NAIA is a separate league from NCAA, and mostly includes smaller colleges. Their rules and procedures will be somewhat different from NCAA.


NAIA Schools

NAIA Guide for College Bound Athletes