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
The National Coordinating Committee (NCC) reviews all amateur reinstatement requests for student-athletes seeking to regain eligibility to compete in NAIA …
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 …
USBC Transfer Portal & Direct Contact
Article II, Section D, addresses the protocol for contacting student-athletes regarding transfers between institutions. A coach or another representative of …
Terms of Attendance & Eligibility with Mixed Terms
Academic Terms Conversion (Semesters/Quarters/Trimesters) Article V, Section F, Item 1: A student terminates athletic eligibility at the end of a …
NAIA Bylaws, Policies, and Sport Rules
Understanding NAIA’s Legislative and Policy Process: Proposals, Reviews, and Voting A common misconception is that the NAIA National Office creates …
