Info for student athletes

NCAA

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) schools participate in one of three divisions: I, II and III. These divisions are based on size of school, level of athletic commitment and competition. Athletes may be recruited by colleges but most often, the student initiates interest in an athletic program. Talk to your coach about the possibility of playing at the college level and read the NCAA publication Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete to familiarize yourself with eligibility requirements and recruiting regulations.

To play for Division I or II schools, you must register with the NCAA. If you think you may be eligible to play sports in college at the Division I or Division II level, register online at the beginning of your junior year at the NCAA Eligibility Center.

To play for Division III schools, your application occurs directly with the school.  D-III schools do not scholarship their student-athletes, although financial aid may be available.

NCAA ACT/SAT REPORT CODE:  9999 

LINK to the NCAA Eligibility Center   

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NAIA

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is a governing body of small college athletics programs that are dedicated to student-centric, character-driven intercollegiate athletics. NAIA member colleges and universities provide more than 65,000 student-athletes with opportunities to play college sports, earn $500 million in scholarships and compete in 23 national championships.  Register online at the NAIA Eligibility Center.

NAIA ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Freshman MUST meet two of the following three entry level requirements:

    1. Minimum 18 on the ACT or 860 on the SAT (written portion of tests not included)

    2. Minimum overall high school gpa of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale

    3. Graduate in the top half of your high school class

NAIA ACT/SAT REPORT CODE:  9876

2021-2022 NAIA Info (read before registering) 

LINK to the NAIA Eligibility Center (register and create an account)

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NJCAA

The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) is committed to providing quality athletic opportunities to enhance the entire collegiate learning experience or its students. The Association and its member colleges strive to provide equal opportunities for all concerned student-athletes. The Association is sensitive to the special needs and circumstances of the Community/Junior College student while keeping within the high academic standards of their 510 member institutions.

INITIAL ELIGIBILITY

Due to the unique academic and athletic situation of each individual, and the complexity of the NJCAA eligibility rules, it is recommended that each potential student-athlete discuss their athletic eligibility with the athletic personnel at the NJCAA college where they have chosen to attend. Should the athletic staff have any questions in determining an individual's eligibility, the college may contact the NJCAA National Office for assistance.

Students must be a high school graduate or must have received a high school equivalency diploma or have been certified as having passed a national test such as the General Education Development Test (GED). Non-high school graduates can establish eligibility by completing one term of college work having passed twelve credits with a 1.75 GPA or higher. This term must be taken after the student's high school class has graduated.

TWO SEASONS OF COMPETITION

Students are allowed two (2) seasons of competition in any sport at a NJCAA college, if they have not participated at any intercollegiate level during two (2) seasons previously. Playing in one or more regularly scheduled contests prior to post-season competition uses one season of participation in that sport.

To learn more about the NJCAA and its member institutions, visit the Official Web Site of the NJCAA at www.NJCAA.org.