SCHOLARSHIPS:

There are basically three kinds of financial help a coach may offer. Inquire early because when the money is gone, it’s gone.

• Athletic scholarships: NCAA and NAIA permit a limited number of athletic scholarships for each sport, in each division, for men and women. They can be full, or partial, depending on how the coach wants to split them up. Division I has more scholarships than Division II. Renewal of these scholarships may depend on your value to the team. Find out what happens to the scholarship if you become ill or injured.

• Merit Award scholarships: Based on your academic skills. Awarded by the University or individual sponsors. Renewal of these scholarships may depend on maintaining a certain GPA., find out what the requirements are.

• Financial Need-Based scholarships. Based on your ability to pay for college, may require a report from FAFSA. Renewal may be based on continuing need, other scholarships you earn may change this need.