Why should I sign up for the NCAA Clearinghouse?
The NCAA Clearinghouse is critical for your college recruiting success. The correct time to sign up for the NCAA Clearinghouse is at the end of your Junior academic year.
Many people ask me, “What exactly is the NCAA Clearinghouse?” I simply direct them to the definition on the NCAA website:
NCAA Clearinghouse – Students who plan to play Division I or Division II sports during their freshman year of college must register with the NCAA during their senior year of high school. This registration process certifies that the student has met certain academic and other standards, as required under NCAA guidelines in order to compete and receive athletic-based financial aid.
Division I and Division II coaches are sorting through hundreds, if not thousands, of players every year trying to find the best talent academically and athletically. The Clearinghouse is an easy way for a coach to know that a student-athlete has met basic academic requirements that qualify he/she to play at the collegiate level as a freshman.
You can sign up for the Clearinghouse at: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
REAL LIFE CLEARINGHOUSE STORY
I know of a student-athlete that had a full-ride basketball scholarship to a school in Northern California, and the coach assumed he was cleared by the NCAA Clearinghouse because the student-athlete came from a prestigious high school. The student-athlete started his fall semester on campus, he was getting ready for his upcoming basketball season, and the coach just happened to find out that the student had not registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse. It nearly cost him his scholarship, even though he was a “qualifier.”
If you want to play your freshman year, it is critical that you are registered with the Clearinghouse. There is typically a fee involved, and there are ways you can get it subsidized.
I hope this information gives you an idea of how important the NCAA Clearinghouse is to your collegiate future. Do well in the classroom, study for your SAT/ACT’s, and get ready for a GREAT college experience.
Want to find out more about NCAA Clearinghouse, then visit Coach Chris Berg’s site on how to choose the best Athletic Scholarships for your needs.
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