I see a risk with every college student or athlete. If a student is not an athlete, there are risks. If he or she does not perform academically, any scholarship or aid can and will be pulled. Yes, the aid or academic scholarship usually covers four years, and the athletic scholarship does not, at most institutions, but the risks are at least similar. An athlete should already understand that he or she has to work hard at the next level. If not, a high school coach, travel coach or parents have not done their jobs.