A Verbal Offer Is NOT a Scholarship
If you don't have a signed scholarship agreement or NLI, you do not have a scholarship. Keep recruiting until ink is on paper.
Understanding the NLI
The National Letter of Intent is legally binding. When you sign, you commit to attending for one academic year. The school commits to your scholarship for that year. Read every line before signing.
Scholarship Negotiation Is Possible
If you have competing offers: "We have an offer from [School] at this level — is there flexibility?" Academic scholarships stack with athletic aid. Always file FAFSA.
Senior Year Checklist
- 01File FAFSA the moment it opens — October 1, no delays
- 02Complete the NCAA Eligibility Center Certification Account (~$90)
- 03Read every offer letter and scholarship agreement in full
- 04Build a side-by-side comparison: athletic + academic + need-based + revenue share
- 05Negotiate — multiple offers are leverage, use them honestly
- 06Do NOT sign an NLI without understanding every clause
- 07Confirm your final transcript meets all admission requirements
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