Just curious. If a team is fully funded athletically aren’t they very limited the academic money that can give to players? I am sure many players could qualify for academic money. I did not think the NCAA lets schools double dip on scholarships
Originally Posted by Phillybball:
Just curious. If a team is fully funded athletically aren’t they very limited the academic money that can give to players? I am sure many players could qualify for academic money. I did not think the NCAA lets schools double dip on scholarships
Schools can combine merit money and athletic money, but they cannot combine need-based aid with athletic money.
Important to keep in mind that the merit money must be equally available to non-athletes who meet the qualifying criteria. It is that "equal playing field" aspect that prevents colleges from favoring athletes with merit-based scholarships.
My son was offered a roster only spot to his DREAM school in the middle of his junior year. He struggled with the decision - but passed on the offer.
This past summer (summer between HS and college) the staff at that school was fired. He would have been screwed and doubt the incoming coach would have honored the "verbal" commitment. As there is not written commitment.