When signing the NLI will the dollar amount being shown include all money being offered or only “baseball money”.
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Cheesethrower,
Good question, and very timely as some folks will be doing this in the coming days. The answer is only the athletic fiancial aid ("baseball money" from your post) for one year according to the FAQs NCAA/NLI website.
NLI FAQs
Good question, and very timely as some folks will be doing this in the coming days. The answer is only the athletic fiancial aid ("baseball money" from your post) for one year according to the FAQs NCAA/NLI website.
NLI FAQs
Fenway,
Thanks for the reply, I read the FAQs but missed the answer you Posted. I guess the follow up would be when/where do you see the other monies being offered?
Thanks for the reply, I read the FAQs but missed the answer you Posted. I guess the follow up would be when/where do you see the other monies being offered?
In our case the other monies were officially shown with the financial package, that came with the acceptance letters in April - even though mine applied early and knew he was accepted officially in December. Everything was there as originally stated in the estimated offer before he verbally accepted in July. Did you fill out estimated FAFSA, or financial forms?
Cheesethrower,
Here is the link for what Birdman14 described, as well as your answer.
http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/co...cial+Aid+Requirement
PS....For what it's worth, I came across this site from another blog. Somewhat interesting and funny at the same time. This doesn't mean don't do it. Just be aware of what you're doing.
Money Players: The NLI sucks
Here is the link for what Birdman14 described, as well as your answer.
http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/co...cial+Aid+Requirement
PS....For what it's worth, I came across this site from another blog. Somewhat interesting and funny at the same time. This doesn't mean don't do it. Just be aware of what you're doing.
Money Players: The NLI sucks
So has anyone on this site declined to sign an NLI when it has been offered?
As the article states, to refuse to sign the NLI the player would have to be a real stud.
My son's NLI arrived yesterday, to be signed tomorrow. It's a time of celebration for him. He went through the recruiting process and carefully decided on the place he wanted to attend. The NLI is the university's baseball commitment to him and his commitment to the university. The dollars were agreed to back in July, so this is the next big step. He can't wait until tomorrow when there is a document in place, not just his verbal commitment, and he officially becomes a part of his university.
congratulations
Congratulations Mike and to Andrew. Hope all is well and enjoy the special day.
I for one have the copies of both boys NLI framed and on the wall.
I for one have the copies of both boys NLI framed and on the wall.
Thank you Tom. I appreciate it.
CM, it's always conforting to me that we think alike! Thanks. Regards to your family in NY and NC.
CM, it's always conforting to me that we think alike! Thanks. Regards to your family in NY and NC.
Birdman,
That sounds logical and sort of what we expected. Thanks for all the replies.
That sounds logical and sort of what we expected. Thanks for all the replies.
quote:Originally posted by cheesethrower:
Birdman,
That sounds logical and sort of what we expected. Thanks for all the replies.
No problem. I see you are pretty "new" in posting. Ask away if you have any questions. The members here have been a great help to me in advising my son, and I still learn from them as he has moved onto "the next level."
Birdman,
Been reading here for a long while, just not much of a poster.
My son is now counting down the days to "the next level". He has a checklist and signing the NLI is the next thing on that list.
Been reading here for a long while, just not much of a poster.
My son is now counting down the days to "the next level". He has a checklist and signing the NLI is the next thing on that list.
Just received the NLI today, to be signed at the signing party at the High School this friday. The baseball money is on the financial page and there are spaces for additional academic funds if you qualified, we didnt. Also it states in the actual NLI that if you receive any other additional scholarship monies from any source you are required to disclose that information to the institution.
We all probably "lurked" for awhile before having the nerve to post. I know I did, and wished I started posting earlier. Congratulations to your son on his pending signing in the next few days. Enjoy his senior year and good luck to him going forward...
Hey Fenway,
Just read that article "NLI Sucks..". How many times do you think a kid has signed an NLI and then was told that admissions denied his application? You would think the institution would prequalify the recruit and if everything stayed the same with his high school grades then he's in. Am I mistaken?
Just read that article "NLI Sucks..". How many times do you think a kid has signed an NLI and then was told that admissions denied his application? You would think the institution would prequalify the recruit and if everything stayed the same with his high school grades then he's in. Am I mistaken?
My older son went to Wake Forest and the 17-year-old is signing his NLI to Georgia Tech this week. Both universities had the transcripts and standardized test scores go through the admissions offices before releasing the NLI. I think this would be a standard practice for all, but don't know for sure.
I personally know of this happening to a kid at a CAA school. Signed early last fall, not accepted. Currently is playing at a D2 school. Also can occur if a kid completely does nothing his senior year in HS. May end up that his 7th semester HS grades are so bad, that even though he pre-qualified through admissions, they can't accept him.
LovetheGame2,
It is really hard to say how often it happens. I'm sure the school doesn't want that kind of thing to go public and probably the student athlete (and his family) doesn't want it to go public either. It doesn't cast a positive light on the school or recruit. I've only heard of this happening through others such as Birdman's example. I think there was something posted last year about a situation similiar what Birdman described. Bottom line is some schools want to protect their academic reputations, so they want their recruits to keep their grades up within reason. Most recruits do keep their grades up, and some recruits don't. Personally, I don't think keeping your grades up is too much to ask. If Birdman knows someone that signed an NLI but didn't get admitted, that is good enough for me.
As far as the NLI goes, it really looks like there is no choice in the matter. They have you over a barrel. I've read through this in detail on the website. I can't say I'd be happy to sign it, but I would sign it if I had to. Let's face it, most of us have to. It is what it is.
It is really hard to say how often it happens. I'm sure the school doesn't want that kind of thing to go public and probably the student athlete (and his family) doesn't want it to go public either. It doesn't cast a positive light on the school or recruit. I've only heard of this happening through others such as Birdman's example. I think there was something posted last year about a situation similiar what Birdman described. Bottom line is some schools want to protect their academic reputations, so they want their recruits to keep their grades up within reason. Most recruits do keep their grades up, and some recruits don't. Personally, I don't think keeping your grades up is too much to ask. If Birdman knows someone that signed an NLI but didn't get admitted, that is good enough for me.
As far as the NLI goes, it really looks like there is no choice in the matter. They have you over a barrel. I've read through this in detail on the website. I can't say I'd be happy to sign it, but I would sign it if I had to. Let's face it, most of us have to. It is what it is.
My son signed his NLI today at his HS. It was a nice ceremony and was a little extra special because he and his best friend and HS teammate signed together, officially committing to their respective schools. These two have spent numerous hours working out together in the gym, in the cages, out on the field...and now after all of the hard work, they were able to share this occasion together. It probably hasn't really sunk in for them, but it will soon, and it's going to be a pretty cool feeling...it already is for Mom & Dad! 
quote:Originally posted by bsbl247:
My son signed his NLI today at his HS. It was a nice ceremony and was a little extra special because he and his best friend and HS teammate signed together, officially committing to their respective schools. These two have spent numerous hours working out together in the gym, in the cages, out on the field...and now after all of the hard work, they were able to share this occasion together. It probably hasn't really sunk in for them, but it will soon, and it's going to be a pretty cool feeling...it already is for Mom & Dad!
Congratulations bsbl247!!! Can you PM me his school!
RR23
bsbl247 - Congrats to you and your son... Livin' the DREAM!! GED10DaD
Thanks RR23 and GED10Dad...he officially committed to UCI this afternoon. My wife and I are very excited for him.
Now enjoy his senior year!!!.It will go by sooooo fast.
bsbl247 - Congrats all around for you, family and Anteater nation. 
My son signed his NLI yesterday at his HS, a very exciting day as we live in an area not noted for producing high level baseball players(northern NY). The scholarship he received was a culmination of years of hard work and preparation as my son or any parent who has been through the process can attest. The college he will be attending did a pre-admission check prior to sending the NLI.
Just a Note, I came across this site while looking for info on the Stanford Camp, which he attended after finding out on your site that is a very prestigious camp. The camp was everything you could ask for, especially exposure to some of the best D-1 programs in the country. Your site has a ton of valuable information, so just a BIG THANK YOU!!!
Just a Note, I came across this site while looking for info on the Stanford Camp, which he attended after finding out on your site that is a very prestigious camp. The camp was everything you could ask for, especially exposure to some of the best D-1 programs in the country. Your site has a ton of valuable information, so just a BIG THANK YOU!!!