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NAIA Removes Dollar Limits on Non-Intercollegiate Athletic Performance Awards
Updated Amateurism Bylaw Aligns with National Governing Body Standards Effective August 1, 2025, the NAIA has adopted an amendment to Article VII, Section C of its bylaws, removing restrictions on the type and monetary value of awards student-athletes may receive based on place of finish. This bylaw change reflects the NAIA’s ongoing efforts to modernize…
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NAIA Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Policy Overview
Empowering Student-Athletes to Benefit from Their Personal Brand The NAIAÂ has been a leader in supporting student-athlete rights related to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). In October 2020, the NAIA became the first collegiate athletics association to permit student-athletes to receive compensation for the use of their NIL. This includes promoting commercial products or enterprises and…
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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 eligibility status within the NAIA. For information on how athletes who have lost their amateurism status, click here for the amateurism reinstatement process. Professional Teams A student may tryout during a professional camp, as long as the…
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Amateurism Reinstatement in the NAIA
Reinstatement Application Procedures The National Coordinating Committee (NCC) reviews all amateur reinstatement requests for student-athletes seeking to regain eligibility to compete in NAIA athletics. This guide outlines the rules, procedures, and case studies to help understand the reinstatement process. Reasons for Loss of Amateur Status Reinstatement Conditions To regain amateur status, a student-athlete must: Required…
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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 questions about next steps. Understanding the roles of the institution, the NAIA Eligibility Center, and the bylaws governing amateurism is key to resolving the matter efficiently and accurately. The Role of the NAIA Eligibility Center…