Indiana University Athletics
Compliance Question Of The Week
Compliance Question Of The Week
June 13,2005
The Big Ten office compiled the attached document regarding the new legislation that permits prospects in all sports to receive athletically related financial aid in the summer prior to their initial full-time enrollment provided certain conditions are met. We thought the document contained valuable information for coaches and staff that work with all types of prospects in regards to eligibility for aid, academic eligibility, academic support services, housing, employment, and athletically related activities, and helps to distinguish what is permissible for each different type of prospect. In lieu of an actual question of the week, we strongly encourage you to carefully review the information attached.Summer Financial Aid-Prior to Initial, Full-Time Collegiate Enrollment NCAA Bylaw 15.2.8.1.4In all sports, it shall be permissible to award athletically related financial aid to a prospective student-athlete (including a prospective student-athlete not certified by the clearinghouse as a qualifier) to attend an institution in the summer prior to the prospective student's initial, full-time collegiate enrollment, provided: ( a) The recipient shall be admitted to the awarding member institution in accordance with regular, published entrance requirements; ( b) The recipient is enrolled in a minimum of six hours of academic course work (other than physical education activity courses) that is acceptable degree credit toward any of the institution's degree programs: ( c) The recipient, if recruited, is subject to NCAA transfer provisions pursuant to Bylaw 14.5.2-(h), unless admission to the institution as a full-time student is denied; ( d) During the summer term or orientation period, the recipient shall not engage in any organized athletics practice activities, unless specifically permitted in Bylaw 17; and, ( e) Summer coursework is not used for the purpose of completing initial-eligibility (i.e., prospects with learning disabilities) or continuing-eligibility (i.e., transfer eligibility, progress toward degree) requirements. However, the hours earned during the summer prior to initial full-time enrollment at the certifying institution may be used to satisfy the applicable progress-toward-degree requirements in subsequent years (see Bylaw 14.4.3).
Eligibility for Aid per Bylaw 15.2.8.1.4 ? Entering freshmen and transfers in all sports.
? Entering freshmen are not required to be certified as qualifiers by the clearinghouse prior to receipt of the summer aid.br>#149; Entering transfers are required to meet NCAA transfer and progress toward degree requirements prior to receipt of the summer aid.
? Entering transfers are not required to meet Big Ten progress requirements prior to receipt of the summer aid; however, such requirements must be met prior to receipt of athletics aid during the regular academic year.
? The entering freshman or transfer need not have signed a NLI and/or a tender for the upcoming academic year to receive the summer aid.
? Conditional admission contingent on successful completion of summer courses (e.g., bridge program) satisfies 15.2.8.1.4-(a) P rospective Student-Athlete Status ? Incoming freshmen and transfers (two- and four-year) receiving aid pursuant to Bylaw 15.2.8.1.4 are considered student-athletes for the purposes of Bylaw 16 and the contact limitations of Bylaws 13. For all other bylaws, such individuals are considered prospects until the time of initial full-time collegiate enrollment. T ender ? An individual receiving summer financial aid under the provisions of NCAA Bylaw 15.2.8.1.4 is required to sign a Conference Tender of Financial Assistance in order to be eligible to receive such aid.
? An institution may provide aid in an amount up to the equivalent of a full grant-in-aid (tuition, fees, room, board and use of books), regardless of whether or not the individual is receiving that equivalent amount of athletics aid during the subsequent academic year. I ntraconference Transfer Issues ? An individual who signs a tender to receive summer financial aid under the provisions of Bylaw 15.2.8.1.4 is subject to the Big Ten intraconference transfer rules (Rule 15.01.5.A).
? An individual who receives aid under Bylaw 15.2.8.1.4 and is ultimately not admitted to the institution is not considered a transfer and is not subject to Big Ten intraconference transfers rules. A cademic Requirements ? The six-hour requirement set forth in 15.2.8.1.4-(b) may be satisfied either during a single summer session or by combining hours from multiple summer sessions (e.g., three hours in summer session I and three hours in summer session II) (2-16-00 official interpretation).
? The six-hour requirement set forth in 15.2.8.1.4-(b) is based on the prospect's initial enrollment in such hours -- it is not required the prospect complete six hours, although this obviously is strongly encouraged (4-11-00 official interpretation). C ontinuing Eligibility Issues - Incoming Freshmen ? Academic performance in the summer courses will not "cause" ineligibility for the subsequent academic year unless the individual's admission to the university is based on the summer course-work or such performance causes the individual to be considered not in "good academic standing" by the institution.
? Grades earned in the summer courses will not be included in the Big Ten minimum GPA requirements for eligibility during the freshman year (i.e., not included in meeting 1.65 after fall and/or winter) (Rule 14.4.3.3.B.2).
? Grades earned in the summer courses will be included, per institutional standards, in determining Big Ten minimum GPA requirements for eligibility at the start of the second year (1.8 GPA) and beyond (Rule 14.4.3.3.B.2).
? Credits earned in the summer courses will not be included in meeting the Big Ten requirement that a student-athlete complete 12 units per term during the freshman year (Rule 14.3.1).
? Credits earned in the summer courses will be included, per institutional standards, in meeting Big Ten quantitative requirements at the start of the second year (24-semester/36-quarter units at the certifying institution) and beyond (Rule 14.4.3.1.A).
? Credits earned in the summer courses cannot be used in determining whether or not a student-athlete has earned 18/27 hours during the regular academic year (Bylaw 14.4.3.1-(b)).
? Credits earned in the summer courses cannot be used in meeting the 6-hour requirement (Bylaw 14.4.3.1-(c)).
? Students with Learning Disabilities - Courses for which students are receiving aid per Bylaw 15.2.8.1.4 may not be used to meet initial-eligibility core-curriculum requirements (Bylaw 15.2.8.1.4-(e)). C ontinuing Eligibility - Incoming Transfers ? Entering transfers are required to meet NCAA transfer and progress requirements prior to receipt of the summer aid (Bylaw 15.2.8.1.4-(e)).
? Grades earned in the summer courses will be included, per institutional standards, in determining Big Ten minimum GPA requirements for eligibility at the start of the second year (1.8 GPA) and beyond (Rule 14.4.3.3.B.2)
? Credits earned in the summer courses will be included, per institutional standards, in meeting Big Ten quantitative requirements at the start of the second year (24-semester/36-quarter units) and beyond (Rule 14.4.3.1.A)
? Credits earned in the summer courses cannot be used in determining whether or not a student-athlete has earned 18/27 hours during the regular academic year (Bylaw 14.4.3.1-(b)).
? Credits earned in the summer courses cannot be used in meeting the 6-hour requirement (Bylaw 14.4.3.1-(c)).
? Credits earned in the summer courses may not be used in meeting NCAA two-year college transfer requirements. A cademic Support Services ? An individual receiving summer athletics aid per 15.2.8.1.4 may be provided academic support services per Bylaw 16.3.1.1. H ousing ? The institution may arrange on-campus summer housing (Bylaw 13.2.6) for any prospect.
? The institution may arrange off-campus summer housing for incoming freshmen or transfers who are receiving athletics aid per 15.2.8.1.4 (1-12-05 official interpretation).
Employment
? The institution may arrange summer employment for individuals receiving athletics aid per 15.2.8.1.4 provided the conditions of Bylaw 15.2.7 are met.
? It is permissible for the athletics department to provide summer employment for individuals receiving athletics aid per 15.2.8.1.4.
? Summer employment earnings are not considered in determining the amount of athletically related financial aid the student-athlete may receive for the summer term(s).
? Individuals receiving aid pursuant to Bylaw 15.2.8.1.4 may not be employed in an institution's camp or clinic. A thletically-Related Activities - Football ? An individual who has signed a NLI may engage in nonmandatory summer workouts conducted by the institution's certified strength and conditioning coach with department wide duties (Bylaw 13.12.3.9.1 and 8-4-04 staff interpretation).
? A four-year college transfer that has signed a written offer of admission and/or financial aid may engage in nonmandatory summer workouts conducted by the institution's certified strength and conditioning coach with department wide duties (Bylaw 13.12.3.9.1 and 8-4-04 staff interpretation).
? Incoming student-athletes that do not fall under the above bullet points are not permitted to utilize that institution's facilities to work out during the summer unless the facilities are open to the general public and the individual is not observed by any coaching staff member (8-4-04 staff interpretation). A thletically-Related Activities - Basketball ? An individual who has signed a NLI and/or is receiving aid per 15.2.8.1.4 may engage in voluntary summer workouts conducted by the institution's certified strength and conditioning coach with department wide duties (Bylaw 13.12.3.9.3 and 8-4-04 staff interpretation).
? A four-year transfer that is not receiving aid per 15.2.8.1.4, but has signed a written offer of admission and/or financial aid may participate in weight-lifting activities on the institution's campus provided such activities are not prearranged and the strength and conditioning coach is performing normal duties and responsibilities in the supervision of the weight room and does not conduct the workout (10-15-03 official interpretation).
? A prospect that does not fall under the above bullet points is not permitted to utilize that institution's facilities to work out during the summer unless the facilities are open to the general public and the prospect is not observed by any coaching staff member (8-4-04 staff interpretation). A thletically-Related Activities - All Other Sports ? An individual who has signed a NLI may participate in voluntary weight lifting or conditioning activities (e.g., conditioning on the track) on the institution's campus in the presence of the institution's strength and conditioning coach, provided such activities are not prearranged, the strength and conditioning coach is performing normal duties and responsibilities in the supervision of the weight room or facility in use (e.g., track) and he or she does not work directly with the prospective student-athlete (8-4-04 staff interpretation).
? A four-year college transfer that has signed a written offer of admission and/or financial aid may participate in voluntary weight lifting or conditioning activities (e.g., conditioning on the track) on the institution's campus in the presence of the institution's strength and conditioning coach, provided such activities are not prearranged, the strength and conditioning coach is performing normal duties and responsibilities in the supervision of the weight room or facility in use (e.g., track) and he or she does not work directly with the prospective student-athlete (8-4-04 staff interpretation).
? An individual that does not fall under the above bullet points is not permitted to utilize that institution's facilities to work out during the summer unless the facilities are open to the general public and the prospect is not observed by any coaching staff member (8-4-04 staff interpretation). A thletically-Related Activities - All Sports ? At no time may the coaching staff observe a prospect's or student-athlete's participation in voluntary activities, nor may a noncoaching staff member observe such activities and report back to the coaching staff.
? An individual receiving athletics aid per 15.2.8.1.4 may receive apparel and/or equipment and may use laundry services for the athletics apparel during the summer prior to initial full-time enrollment (Bylaw 16.12.1.7 and 6-11-93 staff interpretation).
? An individual receiving athletics aid per 15.2.8.1.4 is not permitted to participate in any summer practice sessions in preparation for an institutional foreign-tour nor participate on the summer tour itself.
? Individuals receiving athletics aid per 15.2.8.1.4 will not count against the institution's permissible number of student-athletes that may practice or compete on an outside team during the summer (see specific sport limitations in Bylaw 17). O ther Benefits ? An individual receiving athletics aid per 15.2.8.1.4 may receive medical expenses (Bylaw 16.4.1).
? An individual receiving athletics aid per 15.2.8.1.4 may receive occasional meals per Bylaw 16.12.1.5.
? An individual receiving athletics aid per 15.2.8.1.4 may have access to the SAOF (Bylaw 16.12.1.2).
*The requirements noted in these sections will appear as editorial revisions in the 2005-06 Big Ten Handbook.
June 13,2005
The Big Ten office compiled the attached document regarding the new legislation that permits prospects in all sports to receive athletically related financial aid in the summer prior to their initial full-time enrollment provided certain conditions are met. We thought the document contained valuable information for coaches and staff that work with all types of prospects in regards to eligibility for aid, academic eligibility, academic support services, housing, employment, and athletically related activities, and helps to distinguish what is permissible for each different type of prospect. In lieu of an actual question of the week, we strongly encourage you to carefully review the information attached.Summer Financial Aid-Prior to Initial, Full-Time Collegiate Enrollment NCAA Bylaw 15.2.8.1.4In all sports, it shall be permissible to award athletically related financial aid to a prospective student-athlete (including a prospective student-athlete not certified by the clearinghouse as a qualifier) to attend an institution in the summer prior to the prospective student's initial, full-time collegiate enrollment, provided:
Eligibility for Aid per Bylaw 15.2.8.1.4
? Entering freshmen are not required to be certified as qualifiers by the clearinghouse prior to receipt of the summer aid.br>#149; Entering transfers are required to meet NCAA transfer and progress toward degree requirements prior to receipt of the summer aid.
? Entering transfers are not required to meet Big Ten progress requirements prior to receipt of the summer aid; however, such requirements must be met prior to receipt of athletics aid during the regular academic year.
? The entering freshman or transfer need not have signed a NLI and/or a tender for the upcoming academic year to receive the summer aid.
? Conditional admission contingent on successful completion of summer courses (e.g., bridge program) satisfies 15.2.8.1.4-(a)
? An institution may provide aid in an amount up to the equivalent of a full grant-in-aid (tuition, fees, room, board and use of books), regardless of whether or not the individual is receiving that equivalent amount of athletics aid during the subsequent academic year.
? An individual who receives aid under Bylaw 15.2.8.1.4 and is ultimately not admitted to the institution is not considered a transfer and is not subject to Big Ten intraconference transfers rules.
? The six-hour requirement set forth in 15.2.8.1.4-(b) is based on the prospect's initial enrollment in such hours -- it is not required the prospect complete six hours, although this obviously is strongly encouraged (4-11-00 official interpretation).
? Grades earned in the summer courses will not be included in the Big Ten minimum GPA requirements for eligibility during the freshman year (i.e., not included in meeting 1.65 after fall and/or winter) (Rule 14.4.3.3.B.2).
? Grades earned in the summer courses will be included, per institutional standards, in determining Big Ten minimum GPA requirements for eligibility at the start of the second year (1.8 GPA) and beyond (Rule 14.4.3.3.B.2).
? Credits earned in the summer courses will not be included in meeting the Big Ten requirement that a student-athlete complete 12 units per term during the freshman year (Rule 14.3.1).
? Credits earned in the summer courses will be included, per institutional standards, in meeting Big Ten quantitative requirements at the start of the second year (24-semester/36-quarter units at the certifying institution) and beyond (Rule 14.4.3.1.A).
? Credits earned in the summer courses cannot be used in determining whether or not a student-athlete has earned 18/27 hours during the regular academic year (Bylaw 14.4.3.1-(b)).
? Credits earned in the summer courses cannot be used in meeting the 6-hour requirement (Bylaw 14.4.3.1-(c)).
? Students with Learning Disabilities - Courses for which students are receiving aid per Bylaw 15.2.8.1.4 may not be used to meet initial-eligibility core-curriculum requirements (Bylaw 15.2.8.1.4-(e)).
? Grades earned in the summer courses will be included, per institutional standards, in determining Big Ten minimum GPA requirements for eligibility at the start of the second year (1.8 GPA) and beyond (Rule 14.4.3.3.B.2)
? Credits earned in the summer courses will be included, per institutional standards, in meeting Big Ten quantitative requirements at the start of the second year (24-semester/36-quarter units) and beyond (Rule 14.4.3.1.A)
? Credits earned in the summer courses cannot be used in determining whether or not a student-athlete has earned 18/27 hours during the regular academic year (Bylaw 14.4.3.1-(b)).
? Credits earned in the summer courses cannot be used in meeting the 6-hour requirement (Bylaw 14.4.3.1-(c)).
? Credits earned in the summer courses may not be used in meeting NCAA two-year college transfer requirements.
? The institution may arrange off-campus summer housing for incoming freshmen or transfers who are receiving athletics aid per 15.2.8.1.4 (1-12-05 official interpretation).
Employment
? The institution may arrange summer employment for individuals receiving athletics aid per 15.2.8.1.4 provided the conditions of Bylaw 15.2.7 are met.
? It is permissible for the athletics department to provide summer employment for individuals receiving athletics aid per 15.2.8.1.4.
? Summer employment earnings are not considered in determining the amount of athletically related financial aid the student-athlete may receive for the summer term(s).
? Individuals receiving aid pursuant to Bylaw 15.2.8.1.4 may not be employed in an institution's camp or clinic.
? A four-year college transfer that has signed a written offer of admission and/or financial aid may engage in nonmandatory summer workouts conducted by the institution's certified strength and conditioning coach with department wide duties (Bylaw 13.12.3.9.1 and 8-4-04 staff interpretation).
? Incoming student-athletes that do not fall under the above bullet points are not permitted to utilize that institution's facilities to work out during the summer unless the facilities are open to the general public and the individual is not observed by any coaching staff member (8-4-04 staff interpretation).
? A four-year transfer that is not receiving aid per 15.2.8.1.4, but has signed a written offer of admission and/or financial aid may participate in weight-lifting activities on the institution's campus provided such activities are not prearranged and the strength and conditioning coach is performing normal duties and responsibilities in the supervision of the weight room and does not conduct the workout (10-15-03 official interpretation).
? A prospect that does not fall under the above bullet points is not permitted to utilize that institution's facilities to work out during the summer unless the facilities are open to the general public and the prospect is not observed by any coaching staff member (8-4-04 staff interpretation).
? A four-year college transfer that has signed a written offer of admission and/or financial aid may participate in voluntary weight lifting or conditioning activities (e.g., conditioning on the track) on the institution's campus in the presence of the institution's strength and conditioning coach, provided such activities are not prearranged, the strength and conditioning coach is performing normal duties and responsibilities in the supervision of the weight room or facility in use (e.g., track) and he or she does not work directly with the prospective student-athlete (8-4-04 staff interpretation).
? An individual that does not fall under the above bullet points is not permitted to utilize that institution's facilities to work out during the summer unless the facilities are open to the general public and the prospect is not observed by any coaching staff member (8-4-04 staff interpretation).
? An individual receiving athletics aid per 15.2.8.1.4 may receive apparel and/or equipment and may use laundry services for the athletics apparel during the summer prior to initial full-time enrollment (Bylaw 16.12.1.7 and 6-11-93 staff interpretation).
? An individual receiving athletics aid per 15.2.8.1.4 is not permitted to participate in any summer practice sessions in preparation for an institutional foreign-tour nor participate on the summer tour itself.
? Individuals receiving athletics aid per 15.2.8.1.4 will not count against the institution's permissible number of student-athletes that may practice or compete on an outside team during the summer (see specific sport limitations in Bylaw 17).
? An individual receiving athletics aid per 15.2.8.1.4 may receive occasional meals per Bylaw 16.12.1.5.
? An individual receiving athletics aid per 15.2.8.1.4 may have access to the SAOF (Bylaw 16.12.1.2).
*The requirements noted in these sections will appear as editorial revisions in the 2005-06 Big Ten Handbook.