For Student-Athletes

Everything you need to understand your responsibilities, report your NIL deals, and protect your eligibility all in one place.

Overview:

Your Opportunities

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Revenue Sharing

For the first time, schools can directly share revenue with you. Each school decides how to allocate funds across its sports, within a set cap based on 22% of average revenue across the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12, and SEC. This is in addition to scholarships and any third-party NIL earnings.

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NIL

Your Name, Image, and Likeness — your name, picture, signature, voice, and identifying features — can be licensed in third-party deals. Deals of $600 or more in the aggregate must be reported in NIL Go within 5 business days. There is no cap on third-party NIL earnings.

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Roster Limits

Schools participating in revenue sharing must also comply with new roster limits rules. With few exceptions, student-athletes must be on a roster to participate or receive athletics aid.

For Transferring Student-Athletes

How It Works:

NIL Go

NIL Go is the online portal built by the CSC, in partnership with Deloitte, that the CSC uses to evaluate third-party NIL deals. To submit a deal in NIL Go, register via the link below, set up your profile, and complete the required onboarding.

You can submit any deal – even if below the $600 reporting threshold – for review by the CSC. You may also select one representative to enter deals in NIL Go on your behalf.

NIL GO Login

NIL Go Help Center

Student-Athlete Responsibilities

Timeliness of Deal Submission

It is the obligation of a student-athlete to report a deal of $600 or more in aggregate in NIL Go within five business days.

Accuracy of Information

Student-athletes are responsible for providing sufficient information and documentation to establish compliance in the requirements.

Fulfilment of Deal Obligations

The failure to fulfil the obligations of a NIL deal may result in enforcement consequences, including but not limited to, loss of eligibility.

FAQs

As of June 7, 2025, all NCAA Division I student-athletes must report all third-party NIL deals with a total value of $600 or more in the aggregate – including royalties, contingencies, and bonuses – regardless of whether the student-athlete’s school has opted into the House settlement. All deals must be reported in NIL Go within 5 business days of execution of the agreement or payment terms. If the student-athlete continues with a deal that has been deemed “not cleared” or that has not been reported, they will face enforcement consequences, which could include loss of eligibility.

A third-party NIL deal is any deal with an external entity and/or individual, meaning not owned or controlled by the student-athlete’s institution. Payment directly from the student-athlete’s institution is not considered a third-party NIL deal and does not need to be reported in NIL Go.

Yes. The reporting requirements apply to all NCAA Division I student-athletes, including international student-athletes. International student-athletes should reach out to their school’s compliance office for guidance and consult with them before proceeding with any third-party NIL deals.

No. Schools cannot promise a student-athlete – either verbally or in writing – a third-party NIL contract or payment.

An anonymous tipline is available for student-athletes, coaches, administrators and others to confidentially report potential violations.

Report a Violation here.

More FAQs here →

Rules & Policies / Guidance Memos

Following final approval of the House settlement on June 6, 2025, the NCAA Division I Board of Directors adopted new bylaws to implement the agreement. The College Sports Commission enforces these rules and issues additional policies and guidance memos.

Rules & Interpretations