NCAA & NAIA for College-Bound Athletes
NCAA
NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
About the NCAA
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a membership-driven organization dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of student-athletes and equipping them with the skills to succeed on the playing field, in the classroom and throughout life.
Learn about our Core Purpose and Values
NCAA Recruiting Facts
Printable Information Sheet
NCAA Eligibility Center
Get started with the NAIA Eligibility Center Register early with the NAIA Eligibility Center. It's required for any student who plans to attend an NAIA school. By registering, you also have the chance to let NAIA coaches know you're interested in playing in college. Our Connections service allows you to check out which schools offer your sport, major and size that fits your interests. Register today!
Do you wish to participate in NCAA Division I or II Athletics after High School?
If you wish to participate in NCAA Division I or II Athletics, yon need to be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center. You need to qualify academically and you need to be cleared as an amateur student-athlete. You are responsible for achieving and protecting your eligibility status!
General Information on the Eligibility Center
If you wish to participate in NCAA Division I or II Athletics, yon need to be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center. You need to qualify academically and you need to be cleared as an amateur student-athlete. You are responsible for achieving and protecting your eligibility status!
General Information on the Eligibility Center
- Register and update information for the eligibility center.
- Link to an information and resource page for prospective student-athletes and parents.
- Online version of the NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete.
- Core-course listings for high schools.
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NAIA
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETES
About the NAIA
NAIA colleges and universities provide 60,000 student-athletes just like you with opportunities to play college sports, earn $500 Million in scholarships and compete in 25 national championships.
NAIA MEMBER SCHOOLS
(INTERACTIVE SEARCH)

NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete
Printable Information Sheet
NAIA Eligibility Center
Do you want to play at an NAIA college or university? The NAIA requires all student-athletes who have never played a championship sport in the NAIA to have their eligibility determined before they can play.
If you are Close to High School Graduation - Students do not need to be on a Short List to receive an early decision, and a final transcript is not required if you receive a decision of "Early Decision - Eligible."
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO TO GET YOUR EARLY DECISION?
• Create an account with a valid email address.
• Pay the one-time registration fee or indicate qualification for a fee waiver.

• Request that your official transcripts after your junior year be sent to the NAIA Eligibility Center and contact ACT or SAT to have your test scores sent directly.
Transcripts may not be faxed or emailed.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO GET YOUR EARLY DECISION?
EARLY DECISIONS: JUNIOR YEAR COMPLETE
EARLY DECISIONS: MIDWAY THROUGH SENIOR YEAR
NCAA Eligibility Center Information
Do you wish to participate in NCAA Division I or II Athletics after High School?
If you wish to participate in NCAA Division I or II Athletics, yo uneed to be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center. You need to qualify academically and you need to be cleared as an amateur student-athlete. You are responsible for achieving and protecting your eligibility status!
Go to www.eligibilitycenter.org to get all of the information for:
General Information on the Eligibility Center Web site
If you wish to participate in NCAA Division I or II Athletics, yo uneed to be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center. You need to qualify academically and you need to be cleared as an amateur student-athlete. You are responsible for achieving and protecting your eligibility status!
Go to www.eligibilitycenter.org to get all of the information for:
General Information on the Eligibility Center Web site
- Register and update information for the eligibility center.
- Link to an information and resource page for prospective student-athletes and parents.
- Online version of the NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete.
- Core-course listings for high schools.
Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements:
16 Core Course:
16 Core Course:
- 4 years of Language Arts
- 3 years of Math (Algebra 1 or higher)
- 2 years of Natural/Physical Science (1 year Lab if offered)
- 1 year additional Language Arts, Math, Natural/Physical Science
- 2 years Social Science
- 4 years of additional courses (from any area above including foreign language
For more information visit NCAA website.