Early LOI signing for JUCO

Dont base your decision just on amt. of money offered.If he really likes it and its a good fit for him then that should weigh as heavily as how much money.Being a JUCO it cant be that expensive.(is it?)

JUCO's can be expensive. Louisburg College in NC is $13K in-state for tuition and fees only! That's as much as the four year universities in NC.

As Fanofgame said, while money is relevant it can't be the sole decision maker during the process. For instance, Louisburg College typically puts a championship caliber team on the field each year, thus, the chances to be seen increase. On top of that, the HC of Louisburg in my opinion is one heck of an individual and coach. I spoke to him one time and was blown away by his integrity and honesty. What is that worth? It's worth different things to parents and the player.

Waiting is not a bad thing. His stock over the spring may rise drastically, thus, more interest from other schools. The JUCO may even want to "bump up" their offer if they see his improved play AND notice other schools interested in him.

Being from California JCs are pretty inexpensive.If you play for a good JC, your options will be raised considerably if you can get on the field and play and do well.So many things to consider when choosing a school.

Don't want you to get the idea that JUCO's are that expensive here in the Southeast. Most are much less. The largest one in my area is only $800 a semester(no housing available). Just wanted to point out that not all JUCO's are inexpensive. You definitely have to weigh all the pros and cons just as you would for any other school. The price might be worth it if the program is top notch and your academics aren't where they need to be. Do JUCO's give athletic scholarships?

They sure do sandlotmom. I believe some give up to 24 athletic scholly's.

3fingered can confirm this.

For the NJCAA,
Prospective Student Brocure
"Division I colleges may offer full athletic scholarships, Division II colleges are limited to awarding tuition, fees and books, and Division III institutions may provide no athletically related financial assistance. However, NJCAA colleges that do not offer athletic aid may choose to participate at the Division I or II level if they so desire."

I have read repeatedly that the max is 24 grants, but I don't know where that is stated officially.

California JCs may not offer any athletic aid.

Thanks for all the valuable feedback. This particular JC is not particularily expensive (not inexpensive either).

We like the opportunity but it is very far from home. If we had a simular offer/opportunity where he would play in the zone closer to home, it would be a no brainer.

I think NCAA NLI's have a window of expected signing before the deal is void and was wondering is JUCO's have the same expectation?

I truly wish that people would stop spreading the "myth" that there are no scholarships nor scholareship monies available in the spring---that is totally wrong and misleading

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California JCs may not offer any athletic aid.

No they give none.

Thrit, where in this thread did anyone say that there would be no money in the Spring.I re read it and I dont see anything like that.

fog

That is what happens when people erase their posts and don't make note of it

But that is the myth that there is no money in the spring and I can tell you from experience that it is not true

Last year, I saw a few players get D2 offers in final week of HS season.

Thrit,

I am sorry.I just had not seen anything like that posted.I agree totally with you.There is often times money available up until the first day of school.

I don't remember the details but I do remember seeing something about the scholarship money being taken during the early signing period.

The reality is that many of the top D1s do commit most of their money early and that as you drop down from there spots and to a lesser degree money are still available later on.

Even the top D1s can have money available at a late date if they misjudge the draft.

As the time gets closer to the end of college baseball season, the bigger programs will most likely have no money left to offer for the following season. This occurs the same with smaller "top" programs around the country, but you can definitely find money from those smaller programs that are a 3rd choice for most prospects.

That is why you must judge whether it is worth it to wait longer, and possibly lose an opportunity you have on your hands. It all depends whether the school offers (not money wise) all you are looking for in a school - academics, respectable baseball program, distance, accommodations, etc.