FAQ's about the NCAA Clearinghouse
What is the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse?
The NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse is the governing
organization that officially certifies student -athletes as
academically eligible to compete in NCAA Division I or Division II
athletics.
Why do I have to register?
If you want to compete in NCAA Division I or Division II
athletics, you must fulfill certain academic requirements, which
include coursework, grade point average, and test scores. The
Clearinghouse checks whether you meet these requirements and
certifies your eligibility to play for any college or university
that may be interested in recruiting you.
When should I register?
If you want to play as a freshman, you should register with the
Clearinghouse at the end of your junior year of high school. The
Clearinghouse will not evaluate your record unless you have
completed six semesters of high school coursework. The Clearinghouse
must have certified your eligibility before you can receive an
athletic scholarship, practice, or compete at a Division I or
Division II institution.
How do I register?
Pick up an NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse application
from your high school guidance counselor. (Your counselor can call
(319) 337-1492 to receive free copies.)
Complete the student-release form. This form authorizes your high
school to send your academic records to the Clearinghouse.
Mail or fax the top (white) copy of the form to the
Clearinghouse, along with the $30 registration fee. (Fee waivers are
available for eligible students.)
Give the yellow and pink copies of the form to your guidance
counselor, who will send the yellow copy and your official high
school transcript to the Clearinghouse. Your high school should keep
the pink copy for its files.
After graduation, your school must send the Clearinghouse a copy
of your final transcript, confirming your graduation from high
school.
What happens after I submit my registration forms?
During the summer before your senior year, the Clearinghouse will
send you an evaluation of your academic record. This evaluation will
tell you what high school coursework you still need to take in order
to become certified as eligible to play NCAA Division I or Division
II athletics. Use this evaluation to schedule courses during your
senior year.
What are the NCAA's academic eligibility requirements?
They are outlined in the NCAA's Guide for the College-Bound
Student Athlete. On the NCAA Initial-Eligibility
Clearinghouse website, you can find out which courses offered by
your high school count toward freshman eligibility.
If you have more questions, refer to the NCAA's Guide for the
College-Bound Student Athlete.
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