{"id":24814,"date":"2020-10-22T18:35:09","date_gmt":"2020-10-22T18:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncsasports.org\/name-image-likeness"},"modified":"2026-01-19T09:28:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T15:28:53","slug":"name-image-likeness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ncsasports.org\/name-image-likeness","title":{"rendered":"NIL (Name, Image,\u00a0Likeness) Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Last updated: <\/strong>January 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">NIL allows student-athletes to earn money from their name, image, and likeness while maintaining eligibility. Rules vary by state, school, and governing body, so understanding compliance is essential, especially for high school athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-multi-column-box multi-column-box open accordion\"><div class=\"box-title\"><h2>On This Page<\/h2><span class=\"ncsa-plus-minus\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"rows\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-multi-column-box-row row\"><a href=\"#what-is-nil\">What is NIL &amp; how it works<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-multi-column-box-row row\"><a href=\"#eligibility\">Eligibility for NIL<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-multi-column-box-row row\"><a href=\"#nil-rules-timeline-compliance\">NIL rules, timeline, and compliance<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-multi-column-box-row row\"><a href=\"#nil-deals-money\">NIL deals and money<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-multi-column-box-row row\"><a href=\"#nil-for-high-school-athletes\">NIL for high school athletes<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-multi-column-box-row row\"><a href=\"#state-by-state-nil-laws\">State-by-state NIL laws<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-multi-column-box-row row\"><a href=\"#high-school\">High school NIL rules by state<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-multi-column-box-row row\"><a href=\"#ncaa-nil-faqs\">FAQS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-nil\">What is NIL &amp; How it Works<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1768597342531\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is NIL?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) refers to a student-athlete\u2019s right to earn money from their personal brand, including their name, photos, videos, voice, and public persona. NIL is rooted in the right of publicity, a legal principal that gives individuals control over how their identity is used for commercial purposes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"\">For example, if a business uses an athlete\u2019s photo or name to promote a product without permission, the athlete may have grounds to claim a violation of their NIL rights. Watch the video below for more on NIL and it&#8217;s impact on college recruiting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<\/style><div class='embed-container'><iframe src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AWZQQ1dsZmY?modestbranding=1&#038;controls=0&#038;rel=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How NIL works<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Athlete builds a personal brand (social, performance, visibility)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">A brand or collective offers an NIL deal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Athlete reviews the contract <em>(independent review recommended)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Deal is disclosed per school\/state rules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Athlete completes agreed activities and gets paid<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-callout\">\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Insider Tip:<\/strong> Explore the<a href=\"https:\/\/plus.imgacademy.com\/developmental-coaching\/other-topics\/collection\/nil-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> IMG Academy Essentials NIL Collection<\/a> to get access to a series of workshops covering name, image, likeness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eligibility\">Eligibility for NIL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Is Eligible for NIL?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Most <strong>college student-athletes<\/strong> (NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Some <strong>high school athletes<\/strong>, depending on state and association rules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Athletes must meet academic and enrollment requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Eligibility can be affected by amateurism rules in certain sports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do High School Athletes Qualify for NIL?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Depends on state high school athletic association rules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Some states allow NIL; others restrict it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">College recruiting eligibility rules still apply<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Always confirm before signing any deal to avoid risking college eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nil-rules-timeline-compliance\">NIL rules, timeline and compliance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">what is the ncaa nil rule?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The NCAA NIL rule, effective July 2021, allows college student-athletes to earn money from their name, image, and likeness without losing eligibility. Under the NCAA&#8217;s NIL policy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Student-athletes may participate in NIL activities <strong>as long as they follow state NIL laws<\/strong> where their school is located.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Athletes in states <strong>without NIL laws<\/strong> can still participate in NIL activities without breaking NCAA rules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Athletes are allowed to work with <strong>professional service providers<\/strong>, such as agents or attorneys, for NIL deals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Student-athletes must report NIL activities according to state law and their school or  conference requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Because NCAA NIL rules and state laws continue to evolve, student-athletes should stay informed to remain compliant and protect their eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timeline of Key NIL Rule Changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>June 2021:<\/strong> NCAA approves interim NIL policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>July 2021:<\/strong> College athletes can begin NIL deals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>2023\u20132024:<\/strong> Increased state legislation and enforcement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>2025:<\/strong> <em>House v. NCAA<\/em> settlement allows direct athlete compensation at opt-in Division I schools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"recent\">Recent NIL Changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Following the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imgacademy.com\/news\/house-v-ncaa-settlement-what-it-means-you\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2025 House v NCAA settlement<\/a>, Division I schools that opt in can begin <strong>directly compensating student-athletes for their name, image and likeness<\/strong>. This marks a major shift in how college athletes can earn money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<\/style><div class='embed-container'><iframe src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gsf8GatOhBA?rel=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Under the new changes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Student-athletes may be able to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/college-sports\/story\/_\/id\/44294511\/ncaa-let-athletes-negotiate-nil-deals-enrollment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">negotiate NIL deals<\/a> before enrolling<\/strong> at a school.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Increased NIL regulation is expected<\/strong>, including required disclosure of NIL deals valued over <strong>$600<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Some NIL deals may undergo <strong>third-party review<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Athletes must meet specific <strong>enrollment and academic progress requirements<\/strong> to remain eligible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Curious how revenue sharing works and who qualifies? Read our explainer on the NCAA&#8217;s <strong><a href=\"\/blog\/what-is-ncaa-revenue-sharing\">new revenue-sharing model<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-callout\">\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Insider Tip:<\/strong> Keep up to date with the changes coming to NIL with NCSA expert-led workshops. Click here for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncsasports.org\/recruiting\/workshops\">full schedule of live workshops<\/a> and watch a pre-recorded workshop on how to use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncsasports.org\/recruiting\/workshops\/student-athletes-social-media\">social media in the recruiting process here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Allowed vs. prohibited NIL activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Allowed NIL Activities<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Prohibited NIL Activities<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Brand endorsements<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pay-for-play (payment tied to performance or stats)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Social media promotions<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">NIL deals contingent on enrollment at a specific school*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Paid appearances<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Using school logos or trademarks without permission<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Running camps or clinics<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">NIL used as recruiting inducements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Monetized content (videos, blogs)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Violating state, school, or conference rules<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">*Rules may vary by state and school under evolving NCAA guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NIL compliance checklist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Use this checklist to stay eligible and avoid violations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-list-with-checkmarks\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Disclose NIL deals<\/strong> to your school as required (often mandatory for deals over $600)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Review contracts carefully<\/strong> (consider an agent or attorney)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Follow state NIL laws<\/strong> and school\/conference policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Avoid pay-for-play language<\/strong> in agreements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Track income for taxes<\/strong> (NIL earnings are taxable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Meet enrollment and academic requirements<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Keep records<\/strong> of payments, contracts, and communications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nil-deals-money\">NIL deals &amp; money sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is an NIL Deal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">An NIL deal is an agreement that allows a student-athlete to earn money from their name, image, and likeness through activities like endorsements, appearances, content creation, or camps, as long as they follow NCAA, state and school rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where does NIL money come from?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Source<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">How athletes earn money<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Examples<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Brands &amp; companies<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Endorsements, sponsored posts, ads<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Apparel, local businesses<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">NIL collectives<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Group licensing or pooled deals<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">School-affiliated collectives<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Camps &amp; clinics<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Coaching or appearances<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Youth sports camps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Appearances<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Autographs, meet-and-greets<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fan events<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Social media<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Paid posts or content<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Instagram, TikTok, YouTube<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does an NIL deal typically include?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Endorsements:<\/strong> Promoting a brand, product, or service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Appearances:<\/strong> Paid events, autograph signings, or meet-and-greets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Content Creation:<\/strong> Social media posts, videos, livestreams, or blogs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Camps &amp; Clinics:<\/strong> Hosting or coaching sports camps and training sessions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Merchandise:<\/strong> Selling branded apparel or products using the athlete\u2019s name or likeness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nil-examples\">NIL deal examples<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">NIL Deal Type<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Example<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Endorsement<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">A local restaurant pays an athlete to appear in social media ads<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Social Media Content<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">An athlete is paid per Instagram or TikTok post<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Appearance<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Paid autograph signing at a sports store<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Camp or Clinic<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Athlete hosts a youth skills camp and charges registration fees<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Merchandise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Selling branded shirts or gear with the athlete\u2019s name or logo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Sponsorship<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ongoing partnership with a local or national brand<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading what-high\" id=\"nil-for-high-school-athletes\">NIL for High School athletes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Preparing early can help you understand how NIL may impact your path to college. While NIL offers exciting opportunities, high school athletes need to follow specific rules to protect their eligibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-list-with-checkmarks\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Prioritize academics and development<\/strong>, which helps with recruiting and future NIL opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Seek guidance f<\/strong>rom college athletes or NIL professions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Build your online presence<\/strong> to showcase your journey and interests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Stay informed<\/strong>, as NIL rules continue to change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Watch the video below to learn more about how NIL works for high school athletes from former D1 soccer player, Audi Jepson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<\/style><div class='embed-container'><iframe src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4LNTNb-eXYk?rel=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can high school athletes get NIL money?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Yes, high school athletes in some states can earn NIL money, but the rules depend on state associations and school policies. Where it\u2019s allowed, deals can\u2019t involve pay-for-play or recruiting offers, so always check your state\u2019s guidelines before signing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Key things to know:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>State NIL rules: <\/strong>Each state has its own <a href=\"#state-by-state-nil-laws\">NIL regulations<\/a>, so what&#8217;s allowed in one state may not be the same in another.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>High school NIL rules: <\/strong>Though the NCAA permits high school student-athletes to monetize their NIL, check with your <a href=\"#high-school\">high school or sports association&#8217;s rules<\/a> to avoid violations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Colleges and conference-specific NIL rules: <\/strong>In college, you&#8217;ll also need to be aware of what your college or conference allows for NIL, not just the state law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Know your risks:<\/strong> Engaging in NIL activities without considering the rules set by your state or high school sports association could <a href=\"\/ncaa-eligibility-center\/amateurism-rules\">jeopordize your eligibility<\/a> to play college sports \u2013 and we know you don\u2019t want that!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to check your NIL rights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#state-by-state-nil-laws\">State laws<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#high-school\">State high school associations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#national\">National&nbsp;and sport governing bodies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#colleges\">College\/Universities and Conferences you are interested in&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"state-by-state-nil-laws\">State-by-state NIL laws<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Curious what states have signed NIL laws? States are introducing their own laws and policies related to NIL, and as a result, the regulations governing name, image and likeness deals can vary based on where you live or the college you attend. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-article-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncsasports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/state-by-state-nil-laws-900x564.jpg\" alt=\"map of state by state map of NIL (name image likeness) laws\" class=\"wp-image-164023\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncsasports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/state-by-state-nil-laws-900x564.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.ncsasports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/state-by-state-nil-laws-430x269.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.ncsasports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/state-by-state-nil-laws-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncsasports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/state-by-state-nil-laws-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncsasports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/state-by-state-nil-laws-985x617.jpg 985w, https:\/\/www.ncsasports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/state-by-state-nil-laws.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In states with active NIL laws, college athletes can earn money following both state and school rules. In states without such laws, the college sets the guidelines for NIL activities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"colleges\">College NIL laws by state<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">State<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Monetization Allowed<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">NIL Law Status<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montgomeryadvertiser.com\/story\/news\/2022\/01\/19\/alabama-house-approves-repeal-states-nil-law-student-athletes\/6561111001\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alabama<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Repealed \/ Suspended<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Alaska<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azleg.gov\/legtext\/55leg\/1R\/laws\/0141.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arizona<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arkleg.state.ar.us\/Bills\/Detail?id=HB1671&amp;ddBienniumSession=2021%2F2021R\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arkansas<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/arkleg.state.ar.us\/Acts\/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2023R%2FPublic%2F&amp;file=589.pdf&amp;ddBienniumSession=2023%2F2023R\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amended<\/a>&nbsp;April 2023&nbsp;to ban deals involving adult entertainment, alcohol, or gambling, allow civil penalties for violations, and let schools help create NIL opportunities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/billCompareClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220SB26&amp;showamends=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leg.colorado.gov\/bills\/sb23-293\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colorado<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cga.ct.gov\/2022\/TOB\/S\/PDF\/2022SB-00020-R00-SB.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connecticut<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legis.delaware.gov\/json\/BillDetail\/GenerateHtmlDocument?legislationId=109500&amp;legislationTypeId=1&amp;docTypeId=2&amp;legislationName=SB297\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Delaware<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">District of Columbia (D.C.)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Legislation proposed October 2021 hasn\u2019t progressed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/laws.flrules.org\/2020\/28\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Florida<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legiscan.com\/GA\/bill\/HB617\/2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Georgia<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Hawaii<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Bill introduced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Idaho<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legiscan.com\/IL\/bill\/HB1175\/2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Illinois<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law; Amended&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wandtv.com\/news\/pritzker-signs-bill-improving-nil-law-to-help-athletic-departments-protect-college-athletes\/article_184a52ee-511a-11ef-b994-b3d8c7ac6acb.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.wandtv.com\/news\/pritzker-signs-bill-improving-nil-law-to-help-athletic-departments-protect-college-athletes\/article_184a52ee-511a-11ef-b994-b3d8c7ac6acb.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">August<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Indiana<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Iowa<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Legislation failed&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Kansas<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Legislation failed&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/governor.ky.gov\/attachments\/20210624_Executive-Order_2021-418_Student-Athletes.pdf?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=sharpspring&amp;sslid=Mzc1MTc1MTA3NDU1BQA&amp;sseid=MzIytjAzMjY3MQcA&amp;jobid=0edd0293-938e-4cd9-bc6c-75427a968239\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kentucky<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legiscan.com\/LA\/bill\/SB60\/2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Louisiana<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legiscan.com\/LA\/votes\/SB250\/2022\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/legiscan.com\/LA\/votes\/SB250\/2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Signed into law<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainelegislature.org\/legis\/bills\/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0663&amp;item=1&amp;snum=130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maine<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legiscan.com\/MD\/bill\/SB439\/2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maryland<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Massachusetts<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Legislation proposed, &nbsp;currently following the NCAA&#8217;s interim policy.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bleacherreport.com\/articles\/2924812-michigan-gov-signs-legislation-allowing-college-athletes-to-profit-off-nil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michigan<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Minnesota<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Legislation proposed, &nbsp;currently following the NCAA&#8217;s interim policy.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trackbill.com\/bill\/mississippi-senate-bill-2313-mississippi-intercollegiate-athletics-compensation-rights-act-allow-athletes-to-be-compensated-for-name-image-and-likeness\/1982225\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mississippi<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/businessofcollegesports.com\/name-image-likeness\/mississippi-amends-nil-law-to-be-more-permissive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amended<\/a>&nbsp;April 2022 to allow schools to be involved in athletes\u2019 deal conversations.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Missouri<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law; Amended <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stltoday.com\/sports\/college\/mizzou\/missouri-legislature-passes-amendment-allowing-colleges-and-coaches-to-assist-with-nil-deals\/article_af77ace8-2cdf-51c2-8226-6d22b47e6e60.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">May 2022<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/legiscan.com\/MO\/text\/HB417\/2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">July 2023<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.legmt.gov\/bills\/2021\/SB0299\/SB0248_1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Montana<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nebraskalegislature.gov\/FloorDocs\/106\/PDF\/Intro\/LB962.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nebraska<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.nv.us\/Session\/81st2021\/Bills\/AB\/AB254_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nevada<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">New Hampshire<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Legislation proposed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legiscan.com\/NJ\/text\/S971\/id\/2209738\/New_Jersey-2020-S971-Chaptered.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Jersey<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legiscan.com\/NM\/text\/SB94\/id\/2360396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Mexico<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nysenate.gov\/legislation\/bills\/2023\/A7107\/amendment\/B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New York<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.on3.com\/nil\/news\/new-york-senate-passes-revised-nil-legislation-that-greatly-benefits-state-schools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amended<\/a> July 2023<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/governor.nc.gov\/documents\/files\/executive-order-no-223\/open\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North Carolina<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Amended March 2024, North Carolina rescinded its NIL Executive Order, originally issued in July 2021.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">North Dakota<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/governor.ohio.gov\/media\/executive-orders\/executive-order-2021-10D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ohio<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legiscan.com\/OK\/text\/SB48\/id\/2404631\/Oklahoma-2021-SB48-Enrolled.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oklahoma<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stwnewspress.com\/oklahoma\/news\/senate-approves-amended-nil-bill\/article_4a889e48-b16e-11ed-a900-f3ce76ee3582.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amended<\/a> May 2023<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/olis.oregonlegislature.gov\/liz\/2021R1\/Downloads\/MeasureDocument\/SB5\/Enrolled?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=sharpspring&amp;sslid=Mzc1MTc1MTA3NDU1BQA&amp;sseid=MzIytjQzMjCwtAQA&amp;jobid=ed5262f4-d053-41c8-98c8-04fab7888818\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oregon<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legiscan.com\/PA\/text\/SB381\/id\/2420743\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pennsylvania<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Rhode Island<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Legislation proposed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scstatehouse.gov\/sess124_2021-2022\/bills\/685.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South Carolina<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law, , <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scstatehouse.gov\/sess125_2023-2024\/bills\/4957.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amended<\/a> May 2024<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">South Dakota<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/casetext.com\/statute\/tennessee-code\/title-49-education\/chapter-7-postsecondary-and-higher-education-generally\/part-28-intercollegiate-athletes-name-image-or-likeness\/section-49-7-2802-compensation-for-use-of-intercollegiate-athletes-name-image-or-likeness#:~:text=Code%20%C2%A7%2049%2D7%2D2802,-Download&amp;text=1069-,Section%2049%2D7%2D2802%20%2D%20Compensation%20for%20use%20of%20intercollegiate,name%2C%20image%2C%20or%20likeness.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tennessee<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law; <a href=\"https:\/\/businessofcollegesports.com\/name-image-likeness\/state-of-tennessee-amends-nil-law-to-further-empower-athletic-departments-and-collectives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amended<\/a> April 2022<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/tlodocs\/88R\/billtext\/pdf\/HB02804F.pdf#navpanes=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.on3.com\/nil\/news\/texas-gov-greg-abbott-signs-transformative-nil-bill-ncaa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amended<\/a> June 2023<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/usustatesman.com\/new-nil-bill-passes-utah-legislature\/#:~:text=Utah&#039;s%20state%20legislature%20recently%20passed,deals%20go%20to%20student%2Dathletes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Utah<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Vermont<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Legislation proposed, currently following the NCAA&#8217;s interim policy.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legacylis.virginia.gov\/cgi-bin\/legp604.exe?221+sum+SB223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Virginia<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law, <a href=\"https:\/\/legacylis.virginia.gov\/cgi-bin\/legp604.exe?241+ful+HB1505ER+pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amended<\/a> April 2024 to let schools directly pay athletes and bar the NCAA from penalizing them for it. The law also states athletes aren\u2019t school employees.<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Washington<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Signed into law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">West Virginia<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Legislation proposed, currently following the NCAA&#8217;s interim policy.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Wisconsin<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Wyoming<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">YES<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">None<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">*Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/biz.opendorse.com\/blog\/nil-high-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Opendorse<\/a> (last updated November 2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Are colleges\/universities creating their own NIL rules?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Yes, each individual school has oversight of NIL deals and the right to object to a deal if it conflicts with existing agreements. Some schools are turning to companies like <a href=\"https:\/\/opendorse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Opendorse<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/teamworks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teamworks<\/a>, which offer platforms for athletes to upload their NIL contracts for the compliance department to review and approve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"high-school\">High school NIL rules by state&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Unlike college student-athletes, high school athletes have stricter limitations and may not be able to capitalize on their school\u2019s logo or name. The opportunities for high school athletes to make money from their NIL vary depending on the rules set by their specific association.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-article-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncsasports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/state-by-state-policies-for-high-school-student-athletes-900x564.jpg\" alt=\"map of state-by-state NIL (name image likeness) policies for high school student athletes\" class=\"wp-image-185524\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncsasports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/state-by-state-policies-for-high-school-student-athletes-900x564.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.ncsasports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/state-by-state-policies-for-high-school-student-athletes-430x269.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.ncsasports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/state-by-state-policies-for-high-school-student-athletes-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncsasports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/state-by-state-policies-for-high-school-student-athletes-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncsasports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/state-by-state-policies-for-high-school-student-athletes-985x617.jpg 985w, https:\/\/www.ncsasports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/state-by-state-policies-for-high-school-student-athletes.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Below is access to state-by-state rules and regulations for each high school association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">State<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">NIL High School<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">High School Association<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Alabama<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Prohibited<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahsaa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) &nbsp;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Alaska<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/asaa.org\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/asaa.org\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska School Act<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/asaa.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/asaa.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ivities Association (ASAA) &nbsp;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Arizona<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aiaonline.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/aiaonline.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arizona Interscholastic Association&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Arkansas<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahsaa.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ahsaa.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/arkansas%20activities%20association%20(aaa)\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arkansas Activities Association (AAA)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">California<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cifstate.org\/landing\/index\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cifstate.org\/landing\/index\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California Interscholastic Federation &nbsp;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Colorado<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chsaanow.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/chsaanow.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) &nbsp;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Connecticut<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ciacsports.com\/site\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/ciacsports.com\/site\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Delaware<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/education.delaware.gov\/diaa\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/education.delaware.gov\/diaa\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">District of Columbia (D.C.)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dcsaasports.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dcsaasports.org\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">District of Columbia State Athletic Association (DCSAA)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Florida<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fhsaa.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/fhsaa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Florida High School Athletic <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/fhsaa.com\/news\/2024\/6\/4\/about-us-fhsaa-approves-nil-pending-state-board-of-education-ratification-on-july-24th.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/fhsaa.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Association<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Georgia<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ghsa.net\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ghsa.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Georgia High School Association (GHSA)<span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW241753507 BCX0\" style=\"-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; line-height: 22.0875px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Hawaii<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Prohibited<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportshigh.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sportshigh.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Idaho<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/idhsaa.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/idhsaa.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Idaho H<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/idhsaa.org\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/idhsaa.org\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">i<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/idhsaa.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/idhsaa.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gh School Activities Association (IHSAA)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Illinois<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihsa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ihsa.org\/default.aspx\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Illinois High School Association (IHSA)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Indiana<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Prohibited&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihsaa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Iowa<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iahsaa.org\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.iahsaa.org\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Iowa High School Athletic Association<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/ighsau.org\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ighsau.org\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Iowa Girls High School Athletic<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Kansas<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kshsaa.org\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.kshsaa.org\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kansas State High School Activities Association<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Kentucky<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/khsaa.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/khsaa.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kentucky High School Athletic Association<span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW118130307 BCX0\" style=\"-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; line-height: 22.0875px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Louisiana &nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lhsaa.org\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.lhsaa.org\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Louisiana High School Athletic Association<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Maine &nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mpa.cc\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mpa.cc\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maine Principals\u2019 Association<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Maryland &nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mpssaa.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mpssaa.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maryland <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mpssaa.org\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mpssaa.org\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">P<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mpssaa.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mpssaa.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ublic Secondary Schools Athletic Association<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Massachusetts &nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miaa.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/miaa.net\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Michigan &nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Prohibited (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/detroit\/news\/michigan-senate-considers-nil-bill-for-high-school-athletes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Under Consideration<\/a>)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mhsaa.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mhsaa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michigan High School Athletic Association<span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW220580270 BCX0\" style=\"-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; line-height: 22.0875px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Minnesota<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mshsl.org\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mshsl.org\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minnesota State High School League<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Mississippi<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Prohibited<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.misshsaa.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.misshsaa.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mississippi High School Activities Association<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Missouri<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mshsaa.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mshsaa.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Missouri State High School Activities Association<span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW119287314 BCX0\" style=\"-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; line-height: 22.0875px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Montana<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mhsa.org\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mhsa.org\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Montana High School Association<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Nebraska<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nsaahome.org\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/nsaahome.org\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nebraska School Activities Association<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Nevada<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niaa.com\/landing\/index\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.niaa.com\/landing\/index\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">New Hampshire<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhiaa.org\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nhiaa.org\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">New Jersey<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.njsiaa.org\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.njsiaa.org\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">New Mexico<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nmact.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nmact.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Mexico Activities Association<span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW217019525 BCX0\" style=\"-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; line-height: 22.0875px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">New York<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nysphsaa.org\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/nysphsaa.org\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New York State Public High School Athletic Association<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">North Carolina<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted &nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nchsaa.org\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nchsaa.org\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North Carolina High School Athletic Association<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">North Dakota<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted &nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ndhsaa.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ndhsaa.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North Dakota High School Activities Association<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ohio<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Prohibited<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohsaa.org\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ohsaa.org\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ohio High School Athletic Association<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Oklahoma<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted &nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ossaa.com\/home.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ossaa.com\/home.aspx\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Oregon<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted &nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osaa.org\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.osaa.org\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oregon School Activities Association<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pennsylvania<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.piaa.org\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.piaa.org\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Rhode Island<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.riil.org\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.riil.org\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rhode Island Interscholastic League<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">South Carolina<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schsl.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/schsl.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South Carolina High School League<span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW218576097 BCX0\" style=\"-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; line-height: 22.0875px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">South Dakota<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sdhsaa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sdhsaa.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South Dakota High School Activities Association<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Tennessee<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tssaa.org\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tssaa.org\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Texas<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted (18&amp;up)&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uiltexas.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.uiltexas.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas University Interscholastic League<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Utah<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uhsaa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.uhsaa.org\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Utah High School Activities Association<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Vermont<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vpaonline.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/vpaonline.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vermont Principals Association<span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW99043970 BCX0\" style=\"-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; line-height: 22.0875px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Virginia<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vhsl.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.vhsl.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Virginia High School League<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Washington<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wiaa.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.wiaa.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Washington Interscholastic Activities Association<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">West Virginia<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Prohibited<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wvssac.org\/rules-regulations\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.wvssac.org\/rules-regulations\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Wisconsin<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Permitted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wiaawi.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.wiaawi.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wisconsin Interscholastic<span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW4863769 BCX0\" style=\"-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; line-height: 22.0875px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Wyoming<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Under Consideration<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whsaa.org\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.whsaa.org\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wyoming High School Activities Association<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-callout callout\">\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Insider Tip:<\/strong> We highly recommend that you reach out to your high school athletic director or contact your high school association before engaging with NIL deals as a high school student. They will be able to provide you with the necessary guidance and most up-to-date information specific to your state\u2019s association.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"national\">National&nbsp;governing bodies&nbsp;and sport-specific amateurism rules&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Similar to states, colleges\/universities and conferences, national governing bodies are now creating their own NIL guidelines for student-athletes to retain their amateur status.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The first national governing body to address the new NIL policy was USGA (United States Golf Association). The association <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usga.org\/content\/usga\/home-page\/rules-hub\/amateur-status.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">released their own guidelines<\/a> that highlights requirements for student-athletes to remain amateur golfers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Below are links to the <strong>NIL and amateurism rules<\/strong> set by each national governing body. Athletes should review the guidelines that apply to their sport before engaging in NIL activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sport-Specific National Governing Bodies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/image.aausports.org\/codebook\/codebook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AAU Sports<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/img.mlbstatic.com\/opprops-images\/image\/upload\/opprops\/c4z2ktrlfnbzzgrofveg.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USA Baseball<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/usamateurbasketball.com\/national-rules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Amateur Basketball<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/usacheer.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/usacheer.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USA Cheer<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamusa.org\/-\/media\/USA_Field_Hockey\/2018-Documents\/USAFH-Bylaws-Approved-111718.pdf?la=en&amp;hash=EC06B551B850265BD16717A3A1D28C8B3B447D86\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USA Field Hockey<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usga.org\/content\/usga\/home-page\/rules-hub\/amateur-status.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USGA<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/usagym.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/usagym.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USA Gymnastics<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usahockey.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.usahockey.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USA Ice Hockey<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usalacrosse.com\/age-verification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USA Lacrosse<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/usrowing.org\/documents\/2021\/3\/26\/Rules_Of_Rowing_2021_032521_1_.pdf?id=2564\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Rowing<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.ussoccer.com\/-\/media\/project\/ussf\/governance\/2021\/202021-bylaw-bookfinal-2021-amendments-final.ashx?la=en-us&amp;rev=37b86e46924f4e9397fd0a8ef634c661&amp;hash=1A30491D2C5488A547CF9AA4F1DDF895\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Soccer<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamusa.org\/-\/media\/USA_Softball\/Documents\/Governance\/Bylaws\/USA-Softball-Bylaws-101320.pdf?la=en&amp;hash=19F8CCDC8050B3CA8B09098E4E3F91433010C99D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USA Softball<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usaswimming.org\/docs\/default-source\/governance\/governance-lsc-website\/rules_policies\/rulebooks\/2021-rulebook.pdf?sfvrsn=9e823232_6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USA Swimming<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usta.com\/en\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USTA<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatf.org\/governance\/bylaws-regulations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USATF<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/usavolleyball.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/usavolleyball.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USA Volleyball<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/usawaterpolo.org\/documents\/2021\/2\/11\/Bylaws_Jan_30_2021_.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USA Water Polo<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usawmembership.com\/usa_wrestling_rule_book\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USA Wrestling<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to\">How to talk to college coaches about NIL&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Moving forward, student-athletes interested in monetizing their NIL will need to ask questions about NIL rules when <a href=\"\/recruiting\/contacting-college-coaches\">talking with coaches<\/a>. Below are some suggested questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">What NIL rules are enforced by your school and conference?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">What is NIL going to look like for me if I come to your institution?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">How are current student-athletes monetizing their NIL?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">What marketplaces are your current athletes using to monetize on their NIL?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">What platform is your compliance office using to manage and approve NIL contracts?&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<\/style><div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VpKC33AFElg?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"helping-student\">Help monetizing your NIL&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Student-athletes looking to monetize on their NIL will need help securing deals. While there are many companies that have been working with professional athletes for years that will offer their services to college athletes, there are a number of new companies that have recently launched specifically to help collegiate athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">To learn about some of these new brands, check out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nilnetwork.com\/nil-digital-marketplaces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NIL Network\u2019s&nbsp;coverage&nbsp;on digital marketplaces<\/a>, as well as the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/businessofcollegesports.com\/tracker-nil-marketplaces-for-student-athletes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BCS tracker<\/a>&nbsp;which offers a running list of marketplaces.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ncaa-nil-faqs\">FAQS<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block accordion\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-63b11a6c71ee9\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What does NIL stand for?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>NIL stands for Name, Image and Likeness.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1696254550408\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What does NIL mean?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>NIL refers to the rights of college athletes to control and profit from their name, image and likeness. NCAA policy changes now allow athletes to monetize their personal brand and endorsements while participating in college sports.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-63b11a6c71eec\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">When did NIL start?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Effective July 1, 2021, the NCAA approved\u00a0name, image, and likeness policy allows student-athletes to monetize their NIL.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1696254575009\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is a NIL deal?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A NIL deal is an agreement or arrangement between a student-athlete and a third party, such as a brand, company or individual, where the student-athlete receives compensation for the use of their name, image and likeness.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1696254587140\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is an NIL collective?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>NIL collectives are support networks for college athletes where donors pool together money to compensate athletes for their name, image and likeness. These independent organizations generate NIL deals for athletes at specific schools while operating separately from the schools themselves.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1730903449762\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How is NIL Income taxed?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>NIL income is taxable. Athletes may need to file 1099 forms. Expenses may be deductible. Many athletes work with tax or financial advisors. This is general information, not tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have more NIL questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Speak with an expert to discuss where you are in your recruiting journey, how NCSA can help, and to understand guidance and resources available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-red-btn button--schedule-a-call\" data-lead-cta-location=\"Eligibility Center SAC\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" style=\"border-radius:50px\">Schedule an Assessment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last updated: January 2026 NIL allows student-athletes to earn money from their name, image, and likeness while maintaining eligibility. 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