As of July 1, 2025, all D1 sports moved to equivalency scholarships. There are no more "full ride only" headcount sports at D1.
What Equivalency Means
A coach with 12 equivalencies can give 12 athletes 100%, or 24 athletes 50%, or any combination. More athletes get some money — fewer get full rides.
How to Compare Offers
Athletic + academic + FAFSA + revenue share + NIL collective = total annual value. A 30% D1 scholarship at $65K/year may deliver less than a full academic package at a $38K D3.
What You Can Negotiate
More than most families realize. If you have competing offers: "We have an offer from [School] at this level — is there flexibility?" Never accept the first number as final.
File FAFSA Every Year
Athletic and academic aid stacks with federal need-based aid. FAFSA opens October 1. File immediately, no exceptions.
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