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If you are thinking about playing a sport in college, talk to your counselor about your intentions, and go to your athletic office and ask for information on eligibility requirements.
Basic NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA eligibility guidelines are outlined below. For more information go to their websites.
NCAA - (over 1,000 member colleges)- Division I and Division II colleges can offer athletic scholarships; Division III colleges (mostly smaller, private colleges) cannot. Division III athletes do not need to meet NCAA academic requirements. |
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Athletes going to Division I and Division II colleges must have a minimum GPA in a specified number of core courses. They must also have the required ACT or SAT score. ACT/SAT requirements for Division I eligibility are based on a sliding scale. The higher a student's core GPA, the lower the test score required. Athletes should take the ACT and SAT in the spring of their junior year.
To initiate the eligibility process, athletes need to register with the NCAA Clearing house. This should be done at the beginning of an athlete's junior year. For additional information, go to www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.
NAIA - (over 300 member colleges) -NAIA colleges can award full or partial scholarships. To play a sport or receive an athletic scholarship, an athlete must meet two of the following three NAIA requirements: 1) have the required ACT or SAT score 2) have an overall 2.0 GPA, 3) graduate in the top half of his/her class. For more information, go to http://naia.cstv.com.
NJCAA - (over 500 member colleges) - Division I and Division II junior colleges can offer scholarships; Division III colleges cannot. There are no academic eligibility requirements for athletes entering junior colleges. For additional information, go to www.njcaa.org. |
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How does High School differ from College?  |
| When you enter the 9th grade, everything starts to “count.” All of your freshman courses, grades, and credits will be on your transcript, and your freshman grades will be used to determine your GPA. |
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| Options after High School |
| A four year college education, or bachelor’s degree (BA, BS), can open doors, provide status, and prepare students for financially rewarding careers. |
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| Paying For College |
| The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) CANNOT be filed until January 1st of your senior year. |
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