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 …
