The Basics of College Athletic Scholarships!

Do all four-year colleges offer Athletic Scholarships?
• Not all four-year colleges offer athletic scholarships.
• Only NCAA Division 1 and 2, NAIA schools and Junior Colleges offer Athletic Scholarships!
• The three Athletic Associations mandate how many scholarships a school can offer for a particular sport.
• It is up to the school whether or not they want to and can offer the maximum number of scholarships allotted to them.
What is a full-ride Athletic Scholarship?
• It provides full tuition, fees, room, board and course-related books in exchange for the athlete's performance.
Are all Athletic Scholarships full rides?
• Full scholarships are very rare.
• The only guaranteed full scholarships are for NCAA Division 1 Basketball and Division 1 Football programs.
What is a half-and-half or Partial Scholarship?
• Half and half or Partial scholarships may offer financial aid for both athletics and academics.
• Most sports and teams divide scholarship money up between players.
How long do Athletic Scholarship last?
• Most people think a full scholarship is good for four or five years.
• Athletic Scholarships are renewed every year and may not be guaranteed (in writing) for more than one year.
Who decides if you get to keep your Athletic Scholarship?
• Ultimately, the decision as to whether you'll keep your scholarship and for what amount is made by the Head Coach.
• Student-Athletes must be notified by July 1 each year.
Find more scholarship information on http://www.mygamefilm.com/