NCAA Information
The NCAA, or National Collegiate Athletic Association, is the agency that oversees and governs athletic matters for over 1,000 colleges and universities. For the most part, schools are members of one of three divisions – typically denoted as Division I, Division II, or Division III.
The Difference in Divisions (Division I, II, and III):
Athletic scholarships may be offered by Division I and Division II colleges
Division III schools do not award athletic scholarships
D3 schools can award academic scholarships and need-based financial aid
There are approximately 350 Division I schools
There are approximately 310 Division II schools
There are approximately 440 Division III schools
The Eligibility Center:
The NCAA “Eligibility Center” will certify the ACADEMIC and AMATEUR credentials for all college-bound student-athletes planning to play at D1 and D2 schools
Division III colleges and their athletes are not required to use the Eligibility Center
Prospective student-athletes must register with the NCAA “Eligibility Center”
This site provides key information regarding:
Your high school’s list of NCAA approved courses
Division I and Division II core course requirements
The Core GPA & Test Score Sliding Scale
Rule changes and relevant updates
Steps to register with the Eligibility Center
The Student-Athlete “To Do” List:
visit the official NCAA website for more information: NCAA
register with the NCAA Eligibility Center by the end of Junior year: Eligibility Center
log in to your account or create a new account
will be required to pay the $100 fee for the Academic & Amateurism Certification
be sure the Eligibility Center code (9999) is listed as a score recipient for SAT/ACT tests
make sure the courses you have taken match your school’s list of approved core courses
have your official transcript sent to the Eligibility Center at the end of your Junior year
as a senior confirm your “Amateur” status with the Eligibility Center
request final amateurism certification on or right after April 1 of your Senior year
after graduation, request for your Final Transcript to be sent to the Eligibility Center
For More Information:
NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete
Call the NCAA at 1-877-262-1492