Index By Bylaw

Acts Permitted by NAIA Amateur Code

Link to NAIA Bylaws Knowing what an athlete is allowed to do and still be considered an amateur athlete will …

Amateurism Reinstatement in the NAIA

Reinstatement Application Procedures Link to NAIA Bylaws The National Coordinating Committee (NCC) reviews all amateur reinstatement requests for student-athletes seeking …

Acts That Result in Loss of Amateur Standing & Reinstatement

Link to NAIA Bylaws When an NAIA institution receives a notice that a student-athlete might have violated their amateur status, …

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 …

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 …

Understanding NAIA Sport Rules, Policies, and Legislation

A common misconception is that the NAIA National Office creates the organization’s rules and bylaws. In reality, the NAIA’s bylaws …

Mid-Year Transfer Student Eligibility and Key Scenarios: A Comprehensive Guide

This article consolidates common scenarios related to mid-year transfer student-athletes and their eligibility to compete, as well as clarifying important …