Basics of Eligibility NAIA Legislative Services.

Basics of Eligibility NAIA Legislative Services

Topics Eligibility Center Freshman Eligibility Continuing Eligibility
Seasons of Competition Transfer Students Amateurism Eligibility Forms

NAIA Eligibility Center
NAIA Rules Education NAIA Eligibility Center All first-time NAIA participants must register at and receive an Eligibility Center determination. Must receive determination prior to participating in any contest (scrimmage, exhibition or regular season). Update your short lists with regularity. Encourage students to submit transcripts and applicable test scores as soon as possible. Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

Eligibility Basics An NAIA student:
NAIA Rules Education Eligibility Basics An NAIA student: May compete during his/her first 10 semesters/15 quarters only Must meet freshman and/or continuing eligibility requirements Must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours Must be making normal progress toward a baccalaureate degree Must have a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (for juniors and seniors, athletically or academically) Must meet transfer eligibility requirements (if applicable) May compete during four seasons only Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

NAIA Rules Education Article V, Section B, Item 19 Terms of Attendance An NAIA student may only compete during the first 10 semesters/15 quarters of full-time enrollment. Any term (excluding summer sessions) in which the student becomes identified will be considered a term of attendance. Exceptions: V.E.1a-b Pregnancy Debilitating illness Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

Identification P Charged with season P Charged with term
NAIA Rules Education Article V, Section B, Item 8 Identification A student identifies with an institution if: P Charged with season P Charged with term Competes in a contest Is enrolled in 12 hours and attends one class while being enrolled in 12 hours P Charged with term Upon identification the term immediately counts as one of the student’s 10 semesters or 15 quarters. Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

NAIA Rules Education Article V, Section C, Item 2 Freshman Eligibility Freshman: A student who has not been previously identified at any institution of higher learning for 2 semesters/3 quarters. To be eligible for competition, a freshman must be: Graduate of accredited high school or be accepted as regular student in good standing, AND Meet two of three requirements: NAIA Basics of Eligibility: Freshman Eligibility Welcome to a discussion of the NAIA’s freshman eligibility rule. click . Let’s talk about student’s normal progression through their academic career at your institution beginning with freshman eligibility. . click . It is important to remember that the NAIA freshman eligibility rules are different than rules other associations have including the NCAA. click One thing we all have in common is that a student must be click a graduate of an accredited high school or click accepted as a regular student in good standing at your institution. click In the NAIA, the student must meet two of three requirements in order to be eligible to compete as a freshman. click The student must meet the test score requirement, which is a minimum score of 18 on the ACT or 860 on SAT. On the SAT, it is Critical Reading and Math sections only. click The other important thing to remember on test scores is that they must be taken on the national testing date under national testing conditions. Residual tests taken on campus are not acceptable. The only exception to the national testing date requirement is for students whose states use ACT for their state testing. There are three states we are aware of right now – Colorado, Michigan and Illinois who use ACT as a part of their state assessment and for “no child left behind.” If the student takes the test as part of the state testing in these three states, and any others who choose to contract with ACT in the future, it is considered to be acceptable and it is permissible for you to use the scores from that test. click click The second requirement the student has to meet is a high school GPA, a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. click We accept the GPA calculation the high school provides. We know many high schools have different systems for calculating GPAs, but we don’t get into the business of second guessing high schools. Whatever the high school reports to us is what is used. If the high school says a student has a 2.5 then we accept that. If the high school says the student has a 1.98 GPA we accept that as well. The high school is a determinant as to what the student’s GPA is. The only thing we require is that the students GPA be recorded and awarded in the same manner as every other student at the high school. click click The final requirement is that the students graduate in the top 50% of his or her graduating class. I will say it is a strict requirement. If you’re ninth in a high school graduating class of 17, it’s not good enough. Obviously the thing to remember is that you only have to meet two of the three requirements. We typically hear two different arguments from parents about the class rank issue. One is the student doesn’t test well. We are not going to agree or disagree with that statement. We will accept that if the parents tell us that it’s true. This is why we use only two of the three requirements. For a student who does not test well, he or she has the opportunity to prove his or her academic ability to succeed as a freshman student by finishing in the top 50% of the high school graduating class with a GPA of 2.0. Test Score Minimum score of: ACT — 18 SAT — 860 (Critical Reading and Math Sections only) High School GPA Minimum overall high school GPA of on 4.000 scale Class Rank Top 50% of high school graduating class Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

Freshman Eligibility International Students
Article V, Section C, Item 2 Freshman Eligibility International Students Must meet 2 of 3 requirement, but those requirements are calculated differently than domestic students Academic records required will vary per country

Freshman Eligibility GPA Multiple variations of GPA
Article V, Section C, Item 2 Freshman Eligibility GPA Multiple variations of GPA GPA used to determine class rank If multiple ranks, use rank used to determine valedictorian If no valedictorian, use weighted over unweighted If don’t rank: Academic vs. Overall GPA Use Overall GPA: Academic GPA does not include activity or elective classes

Freshman Eligibility Class Rank Multiple variations of class rank
Article V, Section C, Item 2 Freshman Eligibility Class Rank Multiple variations of class rank Rank used to determine valedictorian No class rank given Can accept a letter from the principal/head master certifying student graduated in top 50%

Freshman Eligibility Home-Schooled Students
NAIA Rules Education Article V, Section C, Item 2 Freshman Eligibility Home-Schooled Students Home-schooled students must meet both: State certificate Minimum test scores: 18 ACT / 860 SAT Exception Elevated test scores: 20 ACT / 950 SAT Request for Exception ACT/SAT results, including subsection scores Any college coursework Home School transcripts Student’s schedule at NAIA institution Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

Freshman Eligibility Learning Disabilities
NAIA Rules Education Freshman Eligibility Learning Disabilities Information required for Learning Disability exception: Student’s diagnosis IEP or 504 plan, if applicable ACT/SAT results, including subsection scores Accommodations institution commits to make for this student, particularized to student’s specific disability and needs All transcripts Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

2nd Term Freshmen 9 Hour Rule
NAIA Rules Education Article V, Section C, Item 5 2nd Term Freshmen 9 Hour Rule Student must meet entering freshman requirements (2 of 3) Student must also have passed at least 9 hours prior to the second term Can’t count pre-identification hours Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

Continuing Eligibility
NAIA Rules Education Article V, Section C Continuing Eligibility Applies to any student who has previously identified for 2 semesters/3 quarters To be eligible for competition, must meet: 12 Hour Rule 24/36 Hour Rule AND if applicable Progress Rule 2.0 GPA for Juniors NAIA Basics of Eligibility: Freshman Eligibility Welcome to a discussion of the NAIA’s freshman eligibility rule. click . Let’s talk about student’s normal progression through their academic career at your institution beginning with freshman eligibility. . click . It is important to remember that the NAIA freshman eligibility rules are different than rules other associations have including the NCAA. click One thing we all have in common is that a student must be click a graduate of an accredited high school or click accepted as a regular student in good standing at your institution. click In the NAIA, the student must meet two of three requirements in order to be eligible to compete as a freshman. click The student must meet the test score requirement, which is a minimum score of 18 on the ACT or 860 on SAT. On the SAT, it is Critical Reading and Math sections only. click The other important thing to remember on test scores is that they must be taken on the national testing date under national testing conditions. Residual tests taken on campus are not acceptable. The only exception to the national testing date requirement is for students whose states use ACT for their state testing. There are three states we are aware of right now – Colorado, Michigan and Illinois who use ACT as a part of their state assessment and for “no child left behind.” If the student takes the test as part of the state testing in these three states, and any others who choose to contract with ACT in the future, it is considered to be acceptable and it is permissible for you to use the scores from that test. click click The second requirement the student has to meet is a high school GPA, a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. click We accept the GPA calculation the high school provides. We know many high schools have different systems for calculating GPAs, but we don’t get into the business of second guessing high schools. Whatever the high school reports to us is what is used. If the high school says a student has a 2.5 then we accept that. If the high school says the student has a 1.98 GPA we accept that as well. The high school is a determinant as to what the student’s GPA is. The only thing we require is that the students GPA be recorded and awarded in the same manner as every other student at the high school. click click The final requirement is that the students graduate in the top 50% of his or her graduating class. I will say it is a strict requirement. If you’re ninth in a high school graduating class of 17, it’s not good enough. Obviously the thing to remember is that you only have to meet two of the three requirements. We typically hear two different arguments from parents about the class rank issue. One is the student doesn’t test well. We are not going to agree or disagree with that statement. We will accept that if the parents tell us that it’s true. This is why we use only two of the three requirements. For a student who does not test well, he or she has the opportunity to prove his or her academic ability to succeed as a freshman student by finishing in the top 50% of the high school graduating class with a GPA of 2.0. Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

NAIA Rules Education Article V, Section C, Item 3 Continuing Eligibility 12 Hour Rule To compete, a student must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 institutional credit hours. At least 9 hours must be at the NAIA institution Maximum 3 hours may be from another institution (with prior permission from registrar) If a student drops below 12 hours at any time, student must immediately stop competing. Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

NAIA Rules Education Article V, Section C, Item 6 Continuing Eligibility 24/36 Hour Rule To compete, a student must have earned: 24 hours during the student’s previous two semesters, or 36 hours during the student’s previous three quarters Includes: Up to 12 non-term hours Any non-term hours must be earned after the student’s 2nd most recent term Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

NAIA Rules Education Article V, Section C, Item 6 Continuing Eligibility 24/36 Hour Rule 4th academic year 3rd academic year P 2nd academic year 8 hours earned 24 hours Fall 2011 Certify for Spring 2012 12 hours enrolled 4 hours Summer 2011 1st academic year 12 hours earned 12 hours earned Fall 2010 Spring 2011 To compete, must have earned 24 hours during the student’s previous two semesters or 36 hours during the student’s previous three quarters. Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

NAIA Rules Education Article V, Section C, Item 6 Continuing Eligibility 24/36 Exceptions Student participation and withdrawal from institution prior to start of academic term (Note: Progress Rule still applies) Junior College transfer who needed less than 24 hours during last two semesters to get associate’s degree IF: Identified in no more than five semesters Passed all hours during term in which degree was earned First term of collegiate competition: If in first 4 semesters: Must meet freshman eligibility rules If in semesters 5+: 2.0 GPA in all courses attempted at all institutions Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

NAIA Rules Education Article V, Section C, Item 12 Continuing Eligibility Repeat Classes Repeat courses previously passed with a “D” or better in any term, (including summer, non-term) cannot count towards 24/36 hour rule. Excludes: Failed classes Classes student did not receive any credit for Repeat: sufficiently similar in content and description Course catalog description and registrars on campus Structure, credits awarded, supplementary components, for majors or non-majors, where the course is in the sequence One repeat course/term previously passed with a “D” may be counted towards 12 hour enrollment rule. Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

NAIA Rules Education Article V, Section C, Item 9 Continuing Eligibility Progress Rule P A student must have earned: 2nd SOC: 24 semester hrs 36 quarter hrs 3rd SOC: 48 semester hrs 72 quarter hrs 4th SOC: 72 semester hrs 108 quarter hrs At least 48 semester/ 72 quarter hours must be general education and/or in the student’s field of study 4th Season of Competition 72 total hours P 3rd Season of Competition 48 total hours P 2nd Season of Competition 24 total hours 1st Season of Competition Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

NAIA Rules Education Continuing Eligibility 2.0 GPA for Juniors 4th academic year 3rd 2nd 1st Season of Competition 2.0 GPA required 2.0 GPA required 2.0 GPA required 2.0 GPA required For a student to participate after attaining junior status (academically or athletically): Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

NAIA Rules Education Article V, Section C, Item 8-9 Continuing Eligibility Calculating GPA First TOA at your institution: cumulative GPA from all transcripts Total Quality Points achieved Total GPA Hrs attempted After initial TOA at your institution: use institution's cumulative GPA policy for all students Retention/Graduation GPA is only used if it is the only GPA If multiple “cumulative GPAs” appear, use whichever GPA institution uses to determine honors, graduation, etc. Cum GPA = Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

Fix Continuing Eligibility
NAIA Rules Education Article V, Section C Fix Continuing Eligibility Putting it All Together What an FAR should be on the lookout for 4th academic year 3rd 2nd 1st Season of Competition 12 hours 24 hrs in last 2 semesters 2.0 GPA 72 total hours 2.0 GPA 12 hours 24 hrs in last 2 semesters 2.0 GPA 48 total hours 2.0 GPA 12 hours 24 hrs in last 2 semesters 24 total hours 9 hours prior to 2nd semester 12 hours Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

Seasons of Competition
NAIA Rules Education Article V, Section B, Item 18 Seasons of Competition A student may compete in 4 seasons of competition in any sport Includes: Intercollegiate competition Varsity, JV or Freshman Transfer students’ SOC are determined by previous association Non-intercollegiate “elite level” competition Can include collegiate club play Does not include U19 leagues 4th season 2nd season Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

Seasons of Competition
NAIA Rules Education Article V, Section B, Item 18 Seasons of Competition A student is charged with a season of competition for any participation in an exhibition or contest Includes: One pitch One play One second 3rd season 2nd season 1st season Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

Competitive Experience
NAIA Rules Education Article V, Section B, Item 18 Competitive Experience Countable Competition Additional SOCs must be charged for each year after high school graduation in which a student does not play college sports and participates in NAIA-level “countable” competition FAR should review the student’s competitive experience on the Competitive Experience Form Cannot be charged more than 1 SOC in 12-month period for outside competition When to use the Competitive Experience Form: Student has a break in continuous NAIA enrollment 4th season 3rd season 2nd season 1st season Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

NAIA Rules Education Competitive Experience Directory of Competition Check the Directory of Competition within PlayNAIA Manager to see if a league/event is countable. Directory is not exhaustive Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

NAIA Rules Education Article V, Section B, Item 18 Competitive Experience Competitive Experience Review Additional Steps: Interview the student thoroughly Teams played on Contact information for coach Internet search Involvement on a team or league Contact information for coach/league director Bylaws or published policies on leagues/clubs Apply the Evaluative Criteria to any league, team or event 4th season 3rd season 2nd season 1st season Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

Students who identified previously at any other collegiate institution
NAIA Rules Education Article V, Section G-H Transfers Students who identified previously at any other collegiate institution If came from a four-year institution and played If attended only two-year institutions before Never competed at the immediately previous four-year institution If previous four-year institution provides “release” and has a 2.0 GPA If within an NAIA conference P 16-week residency required P No residency period P No residency period P No residency period P Conference rules may apply Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

Transfers Continued Can be charged 2 SOCs in 12-month period
NAIA Rules Education Article V, Section G-H Transfers Continued Can be charged 2 SOCs in 12-month period Student who represents 2 institutions in one academic year JuCo Exception: JuCo grad who participated at JuCO, transfers to NAIA school in same sport season and is otherwise eligible Mid-Year transfers and Spring events Student must be certified as eligible to participate Applies even for spring scrimmages, where student won’t be charged a SOC Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

NAIA Rules Education Article V, Sections E&J Recertification Any student-athlete certified as eligible in the fall semester must be recertified if the student will participate in the winter (quarter only) or spring terms. Student-athletes must be properly recertified by mid-night on the 21st day after the official close of the previous term. A student-athlete must stop participating immediately upon discovering the student no longer meets continuing eligibility requirements. Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

P P P Amateur Status Amateurism is sport specific
NAIA Rules Education Article VII, Section A Amateur Status Amateurism is sport specific Except if the student is professional in: Cross Country Indoor Track & Field Outdoor Track & Field Indoor or Arena Football Indoor Soccer P Pro in all three P Pro in football P Pro in soccer Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

Amateur Status Acts that result in a loss of amateur standing:
NAIA Rules Education Article VII, Section D Amateur Status Acts that result in a loss of amateur standing: Cash awards Sign contract with any pro team Remuneration for use of name and picture Reimbursement over actual expense amount Participating in any athletics contest where remuneration exceeds actual expenses of travel, meals and lodging only Agreeing to compete in professional athletics, with either pro sports organization or with those authorized to represent the athlete Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

Amateur Status Examples
NAIA Rules Education Article VII, Section D Amateur Status Examples Playing with an amateur team against a pro team Trying out for pro team Submitting highlight video to win a contest with a cash prize Competing in ITF events, earning cash prize, but not accepting prize and completing amateurism forms Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

Medical Hardship Waivers
NAIA Rules Education Article V, Section M Medical Hardship Waivers Medical hardships restore a student’s season of competition when the student sustains a season-ending injury or illness. Must be verified by medical doctor treating the student. Student must not have competed in more than permissible number of contests. Injury cannot occur in last regular season contest or postseason. Restores a season of competition but does not restore any terms toward the 10 semester/15 quarter rule. 4th season Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

P P P Hardship Waiver Forms
NAIA Rules Education Article V, Section M Hardship Waiver Forms Coach / AD / FAR must complete portions 1-4 Transcript is required Competition dates – be prepared to submit verifying stats Signatures P P P Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

P P P P Hardship Waiver Forms
NAIA Rules Education Article V, Section M Hardship Waiver Forms Doctor (M.D. or D.O only) must complete portion 5 Answer and initial all questions Date for return must be given – must be at least specific to the month Signature P P P P Rules Education • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics •

Certification of Eligibility Forms
Article V, Section J Certification of Eligibility Forms Required: NAIA Official Eligibility Certificate NAIA Certificate of Clearance Students may not compete until all necessary forms are completed and sent to conference eligibility chair When applicable: Transfer Eligibility Statement Eligibility Certificate for Entering Freshmen Competitive Experience Form

Conference Eligibility Chair
Article V, Section L Article VI, Section B&E Forms Self Report Violation Appeal of Previous Ruling Exception Request Send to: Conference Eligibility Chair Send to: National Office

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