Interested in playing a sport in college? 
This presentation is a great place to start. You should also connect with your School Counselor, College & Career Counselor, and coach for more information and support. 

College athletics has 2 main governing bodies, the NCAA and the NAIA.  

Both organizations have a strict set of criteria (including a required number of math, science, history and English classes and GPA requirements) students must meet to be eligible to play under either organization.  

Students interested in playing their sport at the collegiate level should talk to their coach about the recruitment process and how to create any necessary profiles or accounts with NAIA or NCAA.  

The creation of student profiles does cost money. Students eligible for free/reduced lunch are eligible for NCAA and NAIA fee waivers. Please see your College and Career Counselor for more information. 

The NCAA stands for the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Students can learn more about creating a profile and eligibility requirements at NCAA Eligibility Center. 

Learn more about what it takes to qualify to play at the next level!  

The NAIA stands for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Students can learn more about creating a profile and eligibility requirements at Eligibility Center Resources - NAIA.