NCAA Eligibility Center

The NCAA Eligibility Center in Indianapolis, Indiana - sometimes referred to as the "clearinghouse" - certifies the academic and amateur credentials of all college-bound student-athletes who wish to compete in NCAA Division I or II athletics.

NCAA Eligibility Center (eligibilitycenter.org)

If you plan to participate in intercollegiate athletics at an NCAA Division I or II institution, you must have both your academic and amateurism status certified by the eligibility center before representing the institution in competition. We recommend that prospective student-athletes register with the Eligibility Center by your grade 11 year. You likely should review the site before that time to ensure compliance with the NCAA's requirements, particularly as they relate to core courses.

The eligibility center will collect data from high schools, sport-sanctioning bodies and, most importantly, high school student-athletes in order to make eligibility decisions. Ultimately, the individual student-athlete is responsible for achieving and protecting his or her eligibility status. If any penalties are assessed by the NCAA Eligibility Center, you will have an opportunity to appeal the decision.

Additional information regarding NCAA amateurism rules is available on the NCAA Eligibility Center's resource page or by visiting College Hockey, Inc's FAQ.

Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete (.pdf) - The Guide is a highly comprehensive tool that has been designed to help navigate the NCAA initial-eligibility process and to prepare student-athletes for transitioning from high school to becoming an NCAA Division I or II student-athlete.

Initial-Eligibility Brochure (.pdf) - A quick guide to the standards and steps that it takes to become an NCAA Division I or II student-athlete.

Eligibility Center Quick Reference Sheet - You can find the free .pdf download of the brochure here https://www.ncaapublications.com/p-4583-2019-20-ncaa-initial-eligibility-brochure-100pack.aspx