Stacking if underfunded counts differently in two situations. If the program is underfunded (<11.7), then stacking seems permissible up to the 11.7 factor. If the athlete is "unrecruited" in the eyes of the NCAA - no funds paid by baseball to tour, meet coaches,etc. and the player applies with the pool of students, his academic award, if aligned with the incoming students (SAT-ACT-GPA,) would NOT count against the baseball program. He becomes a "guaranteed walk-on." Yes, some horror stories regarding what's "guaranteed," and parents are placing their sons' first year of eligibility in the hands of others. But if the coaches are reputable, have integrity and can be trusted, they'd love a player getting academic monies, and saving theirs for others. If in year #2 the academic money is still offered (for frosh it's typically a four year gift if grades are kept up) AND the player now gets baseball money, it's my understanding the two income (I assume tuition waivers are equivalent to academic grants/monies) sources are stacked against the 11.7 pool. Perhaps Rick can clarify.