Below is a portion of an email sent from K-State's recruiting coordinator:
I've recently learned of a change in the rules regarding official visits. In the past, in order to go on an official visit a prospect had to submit a copy of their high school transcript and test scores to the school they are visiting - this can be "unofficial" copies faxed into the baseball office. Since K-State's compliance office is super-extra strict when it comes to these rules they actually prefer us to get this stuff faxed in if we plan on talking with a prospect more than one time on the phone! Now...starting this Fall, prospects must also be registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse prior to going on any official visit. This involves getting on the Clearinghouse website to fill out the registration form and also paying the fee with a credit card (the fee is $50, ouch!!). You do not need to submit your high school transcript and test scores to the Clearinghouse prior to visiting, however, you just need "unofficial" copies sent in to the baseball coaches of the school you are visiting. Sending "official" transcripts and test scores to the Clearinghouse can be done later in the school year. You just need to register and pay the fee.
This is a change from what I had explained in the past. Previously, I had always told propects to register with the Clearinghouse sometime during the their senior year, preferably in the fall. Now, I would recommend doing this as soon as you can if you plan on going on any official visits in the Fall.
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