Athletic Scholarships - Division 1 and 2

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 mandates 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.