NCSA Athletic Recruiting not only helps qualified student athletes identify the best colleges and universities, but also helps them understand the academic, athletic and financial aid opportunities available to them.
The competition is fierce; standing out from the crowd is a must in order to become an athletic scholarship recipient. Both the knowledge and the tools to navigate through the application process is essential to get in front of the appropriate people at each school in order to be successful. To increase your chances, you have to ensure you know of every potential college athletic scholarship opportunity.
Of the collegiate athletes in Division I, II, III, NAIA or junior college, only eight-tenths of one percent (0.8%) will receive fully-funded athletic scholarships. The average student athlete with NCSA receives an average of $15,500 in athletic scholarships per academic year.
Through our extensive knowledge of college athletic scholarships, the NCAA Eligibility Center, academic scholarships and available financial aid options, NCSA gives student-athletes and their families the guidance necessary to help make the college choice decision even easier.
FAFSA Tip
Remember that January 1st is the first day you can submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. FAFSA forms are evaluated on a first come first serve basis so you are strongly encouraged to submit yours on or near January 1st. Many states have a March 1st deadline, and in some states the deadline is February. You do not need to be admitted to college to apply for financial aid! However, you must be admitted to actually receive funds.
The FAFSA form is free so there is no reason not to apply. You can get a copy of the FAFSA from your guidance counselor, from the financial aid office at a local college or by calling 1-800-4-FED-Aid. The online version is available at fafsa.ed.gov. There is also more detailed information about this form and financial aid in general on this Web site.
