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August 2023

2023-2024 College-Bound Student-Athlete Guide

Now Available!

The 2023-24 Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete is now available for download! The guide is designed to assist your students with understanding the NCAA, NCAA Eligibility Center registration and academic requirements, and how you can help your student-athletes work toward their collegiate dreams. This booklet is a great resource to share with your student-athletes and their families! The PDF version is available via the High School Portal's Resources page or click here to download.

Note: The printed version will be available for ordering from NCAA Publications late August. All orders received for the printed version of the guide will be fulfilled at that time.

High School Advisory Group

Every May, half of the High School Advisory Group's members retire after two years of service on the committee. After reviewing over 150 submissions, we'd like to welcome our new members! These individuals will serve a two-year tenure and work with the existing members to provide guidance and direction to high school-related Eligibility Center projects.

Congratulations New Members:

  • Courtney Acosta—Apex Learning Virtual School and EdOptions Academy, TX.
  • Madison Curtiss—John H. Pitman High School, CA.
  • Jason Edwards—Thomas Jefferson-Cedar Rapids High School, IA.
  • Paulo Melendez—Eastlake High School, TX.
  • Dr. Jennifer Morrow—Bentonville Schools, AR.
  • John Norton—Western High School, NV.

Welcome Back Continuing Members:

  • Mallory Byrun—Aurora Central High School, CO.
  • Brian Hutchins—Mesquite High School, AZ.
  • Dana Lambert—West Milford High School, NJ.
  • Mary Beth Lykins—Tulsa Public Schools, OK.
  • Jennifer Strauss—Kellenberg Memorial High School, NY.
  • Shamelle Yemofio—Bishop McNamara High School, MD.
Interested in applying for next year's High School Advisory Group? Watch for our call for applications in the spring edition of this newsletter.

Understanding Eligibility Center Accounts

Which one is right for your student-athletes?

  1. Free Profile Page Account: This account is best practice as the place to start for most student-athletes, and can be transitioned to a Certification account when needed. For students not sure in which division they want to compete; students registering to play at NCAA-sponsored basketball events; students younger than ninth grade; or domestic student-athletes who plan to compete at a Division III school, our free Profile Page account is the right choice.
  2. Amateurism-Only Certification Account: For international student-athletes who plan to compete at a Division III school. This account may also be right for domestic student-athletes transferring from a two-year school to an NCAA Division I or II school who have not previously been certified. This account includes a $70 required fee for all student-athletes.
  3. Academic and Amateurism Certification Account: For students wanting to compete at an NCAA Division I or II school, sign a National Letter of Intent, or are preparing to take an official visit. This account includes a $100 required fee for domestic students/$160 for international students. 

Eligibility Center YouTube

The Eligibility Center is now on YouTube! Our channel includes helpful videos that walk you through some of the questions you may have. Follow this channel so you'll be aware as we are adding new content in the coming months! 
  • Need more help requesting final amateurism certification? Check out the Eligibility Center's step-by-step YouTube video!

Eligibility Center Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions or receive questions about the Eligibility Center's process that you can't answer? Visit the Eligibility Center's online FAQ for answers to many of the questions you or your student-athletes may have. This is also a great resource for questions parents, families or other advocates may send your way, including:
  • Where can student-athletes determine which division a school is in?
  • How often should your student-athletes update their sports participation information in their Eligibility Center account?
Feel free to link our FAQ in your emails, newsletters or other correspondence to your student-athletes/families.  

Heat and Hydration

Adequate hydration before, during and after physical activity is critical to the safe and healthy participation of your students. Intense exercise, hot and humid weather and dehydration can compromise a student-athlete’s performance and increase the risk of exertional heat injury. Click here for resources on how your student-athletes can assess their hydration status and maximize performance.
The NCAA Sport Science Institute is a leader in providing health and safety resources to college athletes, coaches, athletics administrators and campus partners.

Eligibility Center Holiday Closure

The Eligibility Center will be closed Monday, September 4, in honor of Labor Day. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, September 5. Have a safe and happy holiday!
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