Index By Bylaw

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

NAIA members and student-athletes are held to many different types of rules and regulations. Understanding the different levels of NAIA …

Mid-Year Transfer Student Eligibility: Common Scenarios & FAQs

Transfer – No Season Charged in Previous Term Q: A transfer student currently attends an NAIA school for the fall …

Outside Competitive Experience: 2023 Wrestling and Track & Field Bylaw

Bylaw Amendment Effective Date: May 1, 2023 as applied to eligibility decisions for NAIA competition in August 2023 or beyond …

Outside Competitive Experience Review – Update August 2023

OCE Review 2023 Update & Form: The Outside Competitive Experience form is used to determine if any outside competitive experience …

Financial Aid Policy FAQs

The following questions are common FAQs we receive regarding how to apply the Council of Presidents Policy for Financial Aid …

How to Certify After Post-Bacc Degree

After the bylaw amendment for Post-Baccalaureate eligibility, students now have the ability to seek either a graduate degree or a …

2023 Bylaw Update: Graduate Student Eligibility

Key Takeaways for Graduate Students’ Eligibility Graduate student eligibility will now be rolled into a new eligibility section – Article …

Implications to Accepting Money as an Amateur Athlete

Article VII, Section C: Recognized Awards Received By Students The NAIA shall recognize the following award structure for awards directly …