NCAA

NCAA Information for AK Students

Guide for the College Bound Athlete

http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Student_Resources/CBSA.pdf

• Division I Requirements – Pages 18 -19

• Division II Requirements – Page 20

• International Students – Page 20

This guide is printed yearly and has a wealth of information, over 30 pages. You should review this guide yearly in case there are any changes throughout your high school and recruitment time. 

FAQs:

1) Where do I register with the NCAA Clearinghouse? 

• Link to register with the NCAA: https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/

2) How do I request my transcript getting sent to the NCAA Clearinghouse?  

• Email Mrs. Sartwell in Student Services after you have registered, and she will upload your current transcript to the NCAA portal. maryc.sartwell@cms.k12.nc.us  At the end of the school year, Mrs. Sartwell will upload transcripts for juniors and seniors who have registered with the Clearinghouse. For seniors, your transcript sent at the end of the school year in 12th grade will have your proof of graduation which is needed for your eligibility. 

3) Are SAT or ACT scores required for Eligibility? 

• In January 2023, NCAA Divisions I and II adopted legislation to remove standardized test scores from initial eligibility requirements. Please check with the NCAA school you plan to attend to check whether standardized test scores are necessary for admission and/or scholarship requirements.

4) What if I need a Fee Waiver? 

• If you think you qualify for a fee waiver, please email Mrs. Sartwell in Student Services.  maryc.sartwell@cms.k12.nc.us  

5) How do I contact the NCAA Eligibility Center? 

• Contact College-Bound Student-Athletes 877-262-1492,  Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time 

6) What type of account should I register for with the NCAA?  

• See Eligibility Center information below

7) Have more questions about NCAA eligibility?  

• Read the guide, search frequently asked questions at ncaa.org/studentfaq, check the Help Section of eligibilitycenter.org,  visit ncaa.org/playcollegesports, and contact the NCAA Eligibility Center.

NCAA Eligibility Center:

Want to Compete at an NCAA School?

Create the Eligibility Center account that's right for you!

If you want to compete in NCAA sports, you need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. 

To get started, review the three account options and choose the one that's right for you! You will only need to create one account with the Eligibility Center. Starting with the free Profile Page is best practice, as you can transition it later to the Certification account needed for your circumstances.

OPTION 1: FREE PROFILE PAGE ACCOUNT

A free Profile Page account is the right account if you are a college-bound student-athlete who is:

• In high school and staying connected to receive the most current information from the NCAA Eligibility Center.

• In middle school or earlier and wanting to learn more about college athletics.

• Still deciding which NCAA division is right for you.

• Planning to compete at an NCAA Division III school and have only attended a U.S. high school.

• Registering to play at an NCAA-certified neo-scholastic basketball event (BBCS, ECAG, AAU).

OPTION 2 - AMATEURISM-ONLY CERTIFICATION ACCOUNT

An Amateurism-Only Certification account is the right account for only a small number of students, including:

• International college-bound student-athletes (first-year students and transfers) planning to compete at an NCAA Division III school.

This account may also be right for two- or four-year college transfers who plan to enroll for the first time at an NCAA Division I or II school. These students should speak with the compliance staff at the NCAA school they plan to attend to determine which account type is required for their situation.

This account (which does NOT include an academic certification) requires a registration fee of $70 for all students.

OPTION 3 - ACADEMIC AND AMATEURISM CERTIFICATION ACCOUNT

Our most common account for future NCAA student-athletes, an Academic and Amateurism Certification account is the right account for college-bound student-athletes who are planning to:

• Compete at an NCAA Division I or II school.

• Take an official visit.

• Sign a National Letter of Intent.

This account includes a registration fee of $100 for domestic students and $160 for International students.