Financial
Aid
“Full
Ride” Reality.
Division I schools have the “option” to provide multi-year athletic
scholarships, but it is not a given.
Division II schools provide athletic scholarships on a “year to year”
basis. All schools must notify
student-athletes by July 1st on whether the scholarship will be
renewed, adjusted, or canceled. Yes,
this is a business.
Athletic
Scholarship.
Athletic scholarships cover the basics including tuition, fees,
textbooks, room and board. Football is considered a “head count” sport where
the athletic scholarship covers all the expenses noted above. In other sports, like golf, a single
scholarship can be divided up across five athletes into “partial” scholarships
– another reason to know your leverage and be willing to negotiate for better
scholarships in certain sports.
Other
Aid. Student-athletes are allowed to pursue and accept
other additional forms of financial aid.
All financial aid must be reported to the school’s financial aid office.
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