NAIA Removes Dollar Limits on Non-Intercollegiate Athletic Performance Awards
Updated Amateurism Bylaw Aligns with National Governing Body Standards Effective August 1, 2025, the NAIA has adopted an amendment to …
NAIA Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Policy Overview
Empowering Student-Athletes to Benefit from Their Personal Brand The NAIA has been a leader in supporting student-athlete rights related to Name, …
Effective May 1, 2026 | Removal of Repeat Courses for Fall 2026 and Beyond
At the 2025 NAIA National Convention, the membership approved Bylaw Amendment 25-B-08, which removes the NAIA’s definition of repeat coursework …
Acts Permitted by NAIA Amateur Code
Knowing what an athlete is allowed to do and still be considered an amateur athlete will help protect the student’s …
Amateurism Reinstatement in the NAIA
Reinstatement Application Procedures The National Coordinating Committee (NCC) reviews all amateur reinstatement requests for student-athletes seeking to regain eligibility to …
Notice of Possible Amateurism Issues
When an NAIA institution receives a notice that a student-athlete might have violated their amateur status, it can raise important …
Recruiting Updates 2023
The new recruitment bylaw amendments of Summer 2023 limit when notification is required following contact by an enrolled student to …
Financial Assistance to Students
The National Office has seen a number of cases recently that have to do with financial assistance violations. In light …
Implications of Letters of Intent
Letters of intents and financial aid statements are becoming more of a hot topic with each passing year. Legislative Services …
24-Week Season Exception
24-Week Rule and Postseason Participation Overview: The 24-week rule allows each sport 24 weeks between August 1st and May 15th …
