Frequently Asked Questions

• IS PLAYING SPORTS IN COLLEGE REALLY THAT DIFFICULT?
• WHY DO I NEED TO REGISTER WITH THE NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE?
• I HAVE AN IEP (INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL PLAN) AT MY HIGH SCHOOL. CAN I STILL BECOME AN NCAA FULL QUALIFIER?
• I HAVE AN IEP (INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL PLAN) AT MY HIGH SCHOOL AND RECEIVE EXTENDED TIME FOR STATE TESTING. CAN I RECEIVE ADDITIONAL TIME WHEN I TAKE THE ACT OR SAT?
• WHO SHOULD I SPEAK WITH ABOUT GETTING INFORMATION ABOUT THE NCAA REGISTRATION PROCESS?
• WHEN SHOULD I BEGIN THE NCAA REGISTRATION PROCESS?
• WHEN DO I BEGIN PUTTING FILM TOGETHER?
• WHAT IS AN ACADEMIC REDSHIRT?
• WHAT IF I CANNOT AFFORD THE $70.00 NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE REGISTRATION FEE?
• I struggled academically during my freshman year and now I want to try to retake some classes to earn a higher grade. Is this allowed?
• HOW DO I FIND OUT IF MY CLASSES ARE NCAA-APPROVED?
• HOW MANY TIMES CAN I TAKE THE SAT/ACT?
• WHAT CLASSES ARE CALCULATED INTO MY NCAA CORE GPA?
• My student struggles academically. What type of questions should my student ask college coaches about academic services available to student-athletes?
• WHAT IS THE NAIA? DO I NEED TO REGISTER WITH THE NAIA AND THE NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE?
• WHAT ARE THE NAIA REGISTRATION CRITERIA?
• I DON’T THINK THAT I CAN ACADEMICALLY QUALIFY FOR THE NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE. WILL A DIVISION III SCHOOL BE AN OPTION SINCE THE NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE DOES NOT GOVERN THEM?
• IF MY SCHOOL HAS MORE THAN ONE DIPLOMA, WHICH ONE SHOULD I PURSUE?
• WHEN SHOULD I BEGIN TAKING THE SAT OR ACT?
• WHAT IS A PERSONAL STATEMENT AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT IN THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS?
• WHO SHOULD I HAVE WRITE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION FOR ME?
• I AM APPLYING FOR A SCHOLARSHIP AND IT REQUESTS AN “ACADEMIC RESUME”. WHAT IS AN “ACADEMIC RESUME” AND WHAT INFORMATION SHOULD I INCLUDE?
• How can I earn non-athletic scholarships?
• DO NCAA DIVISION II AND III SCHOOLS GIVE FULL ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS?
• What if I am homeschooled... can I still register with the NCAA Clearinghouse?
• I HAVE COLLEGES WHO ARE INTERESTED IN HAVING ME COME TO THEIR CAMPUS FOR AN “OFFICIAL VISIT” BUT I AM NOT YET REGISTERED IN THE NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE. CAN I WAIT UNTIL I HAVE BEEN GIVEN FORMAL OFFERS TO TAKE CARE OF THIS REGISTRATION?
• WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN “OFFICIAL VISIT” AND AN “UNOFFICIAL VISIT”?