Playing sports in college is important to most high school
student athletes; figuring out how to pay for it is even more important.
Most families are looking for some college scholarship money to help
pay for a college education. Understanding the types of scholarship
awards and who gets it is extremely important when planning how to pay
for college.
NCAA Division I and II schools offer in excess of $2.5 billion in athletic scholarships annually to more than 150,000 student athletes. About 2% of high school student athletes receive athletic scholarships. A 'full scholarship' consists of tuition, room, board, books, fees and expenses. Most athletes get 'partial scholarships' which usually cover a portion of tuition and usually does not cover room, board, books, fees or expenses. In many cases student athletes receive academic or other scholarships to supplement their athletic scholarships.
In order to be eligible to receive an athletic scholarship, athletes must meet certain minimum academic requirements as mandated by the NCAA. The NCAA sliding scale helps athletes determine the appropriate GPA/SAT/ACT combination. Individual schools may have higher standards than those mandated by the NCAA. Ultimately, higher GPAs and SATs/ACTs will create more and better playing and scholarship opportunities. Also, high school athletes who want to earn an athletic scholarship must register with the NCAA Eligibility Clearing Center.
Scholarships at Division III schools are numerous and bountiful but are not 'athletic scholarships'. A high school athlete who has good grades and good stats can usually count on a school to put together a financial aid package which may be better than an athletic scholarship at a Division I or II school.
Division III schools scholarships are not based on athletics, but are based on financial need, academic merit and other tangible and intangibles which schools find desirable in prospective students. Fortunately, many athletes possess these qualities.
For high school athletes who are not All-State selections, don't want to play the same sport 12 months/year or want a more rounded college experience; Division III is an excellent way to get a college education, play high level competitive sports and earn a college scholarship.
Available scholarship money, at any and all schools, is based on time and timing. There is a finite amount of money available and those who are first on line usually get their share and those who start late usually pay the price. It's never too early to start the process, but it can be too late.
Get a copy of the NCAA sliding scale or NCAA Eligibility Clearing Center information by visiting us at www.cpoaworld.com and complete the online questionnaire.
NCAA Division I and II schools offer in excess of $2.5 billion in athletic scholarships annually to more than 150,000 student athletes. About 2% of high school student athletes receive athletic scholarships. A 'full scholarship' consists of tuition, room, board, books, fees and expenses. Most athletes get 'partial scholarships' which usually cover a portion of tuition and usually does not cover room, board, books, fees or expenses. In many cases student athletes receive academic or other scholarships to supplement their athletic scholarships.
In order to be eligible to receive an athletic scholarship, athletes must meet certain minimum academic requirements as mandated by the NCAA. The NCAA sliding scale helps athletes determine the appropriate GPA/SAT/ACT combination. Individual schools may have higher standards than those mandated by the NCAA. Ultimately, higher GPAs and SATs/ACTs will create more and better playing and scholarship opportunities. Also, high school athletes who want to earn an athletic scholarship must register with the NCAA Eligibility Clearing Center.
Scholarships at Division III schools are numerous and bountiful but are not 'athletic scholarships'. A high school athlete who has good grades and good stats can usually count on a school to put together a financial aid package which may be better than an athletic scholarship at a Division I or II school.
Division III schools scholarships are not based on athletics, but are based on financial need, academic merit and other tangible and intangibles which schools find desirable in prospective students. Fortunately, many athletes possess these qualities.
For high school athletes who are not All-State selections, don't want to play the same sport 12 months/year or want a more rounded college experience; Division III is an excellent way to get a college education, play high level competitive sports and earn a college scholarship.
Available scholarship money, at any and all schools, is based on time and timing. There is a finite amount of money available and those who are first on line usually get their share and those who start late usually pay the price. It's never too early to start the process, but it can be too late.
Get a copy of the NCAA sliding scale or NCAA Eligibility Clearing Center information by visiting us at www.cpoaworld.com and complete the online questionnaire.
