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Financial Assistance to Students
The National Office has seen a number of cases recently that have to do with financial assistance violations. In light of this, we want to offer some best practices for coaches and administrators dealing with financial aid topics. Below are a few scenarios we have seen recently that have caused some confusion and resulted in…
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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 receives several calls a week related to “contracts” or similar documents signed by students with their schools. What is a letter of intent or a financial aid statement? A letter of intent is used by…
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Paying for Passports for Student-Athletes
Bylaw: Article II, Section B, Item 2a – b “Expenses incidental to intercollegiate athletic competition may be provided by an institution, directly or via an institution’s representative or authorized booster. … For students who are members of an intercollegiate team, additional ancillary expenses are permissible when such expenses are related to the student’s membership on…