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ADVICE FOR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES
Do you want to play a sport in college, get into the college of your choice and
receive a sports scholarship? You can begin this process by checking out
the NCAA website at: www.ncaa.org.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association has rules on eligibility,
recruiting and financial aid. 877-622-2321
You also need to be certified by the NCAA Clearinghouse for Division I and
Division II program. There are many rules for high school students and
college coaches and you need to be familiar with these rules. You may
obtain this information at:
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net 877-262-1492
You should also request a copy of the NCAA Guide for the College Bound
Student-Athlete at the clearinghouse website.
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics NAIA www.naia.org
is another college athletic program. Check out the Guide for the College
Bound Athlete at this website.
What is the difference between Division I, II and III?
Division I and II offer scholarships.
Division III athletes do not receive financial aid related to their athletic ability.
The emphasis is on regional and conference competition. The initial
eligibility is based on admission to the college.
For NAIA programs, eligibility is based on two of the three requirements and
admission to the college:
a minimum test score
a minimum overall high school grade point average
graduation in the top half of the high school graduating class.
Always check with the NCAA website for the most up-to-date
information.
The following books may be helpful as you begin to search for a college
sports program:
Sports Scholarships & College Athletic Programs by Petersons
This book provides information on athletic programs at over 1300 colleges.
The College Handbook by College Board
This book lists NCAA sports programs on college campuses for Division I,
Division II and Division III programs.
The Blue Book of College Athletics by Athletic Publishing Company
This book provides information on the various sports programs available on
college campuses.
Do you want to play a sport in college, get into the college of your choice and
receive a sports scholarship? You can begin this process by checking out
the NCAA website at: www.ncaa.org.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association has rules on eligibility,
recruiting and financial aid. 877-622-2321
You also need to be certified by the NCAA Clearinghouse for Division I and
Division II program. There are many rules for high school students and
college coaches and you need to be familiar with these rules. You may
obtain this information at:
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net 877-262-1492
You should also request a copy of the NCAA Guide for the College Bound
Student-Athlete at the clearinghouse website.
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics NAIA www.naia.org
is another college athletic program. Check out the Guide for the College
Bound Athlete at this website.
What is the difference between Division I, II and III?
Division I and II offer scholarships.
Division III athletes do not receive financial aid related to their athletic ability.
The emphasis is on regional and conference competition. The initial
eligibility is based on admission to the college.
For NAIA programs, eligibility is based on two of the three requirements and
admission to the college:
a minimum test score
a minimum overall high school grade point average
graduation in the top half of the high school graduating class.
Always check with the NCAA website for the most up-to-date
information.
The following books may be helpful as you begin to search for a college
sports program:
Sports Scholarships & College Athletic Programs by Petersons
This book provides information on athletic programs at over 1300 colleges.
The College Handbook by College Board
This book lists NCAA sports programs on college campuses for Division I,
Division II and Division III programs.
The Blue Book of College Athletics by Athletic Publishing Company
This book provides information on the various sports programs available on
college campuses.
Advice for High School Athletes