NCSA College Athletic Scholarships Blog

Coach Taylor – What types of financial packages are typically available for DII and DIII athletes?

DII schools offer athletic scholarships. The number of athletic scholarships vary by sport and if it is men’s or women’s. For example DII men’s basketball programs are allowed up to 10 full athletic scholarships and women’s are allowed up to 10 full athletic scholarships. If the program holds only 10 on a roster then each can receive a full ride. If the program holds more than 10, than the coach can split the full athletic scholarships.

DIII programs do not offer athletic scholarships and it is against DIII rules to provide additional merit or aid based on athletic ability.

For all schools no matter the division or association you can receive academic scholarships. The amount awarded will vary by school, as each school has different policies and requirements. We have seen some student-athletes receive full academic scholarships to cover the cost of attendance. The schools typically grant academic monies off of GPA, test scores and class rank. Schools may also have department or presidential scholarships than can be anywhere from $500 to $25,000.

There are also several different avenues for financial aid, some of which you will need to pay back and others that you will not.  It is critical to understand the financial aid process.  NCSA has worked with athletes who decided not to play their sport in college, but after going through our NCSA Verified Recruit financial aid curriculum, saved thousands of dollars for their education. 

Send your recruiting questions to askcoachtaylor@ncsasports.org

You can also get your questions answered directly by contacting an NCSA Recruiting Coordinator at 866-579-6272.

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