NIL glossary
What is the College Athlete Payment System (CAPS)?
The College Athlete Payment System (CAPS) is the reporting system participating schools use to record revenue-sharing payments and rosters under the House settlement.
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In detail
Schools enter every institutional payment within five business days of final signature, track spending against the cap, and submit and certify rosters by the day before the first contest or December 1, whichever is earlier. CAPS does not process payments; it is the compliance record. It connects to the NCAA Eligibility Center database.
Frequently asked questions
Do athletes use CAPS?
No. CAPS is for schools. Athletes report third-party deals in NIL Go.
Sources
- Revenue Sharing — College Sports Commission
- Frequently Asked Questions — College Sports Commission
- Glossary — College Sports Commission
This is general information, not legal advice. NIL rules differ by state, school, association and sport, and they change often. Check the official sources linked on this page and talk with your school's compliance office, your state association or a licensed attorney before you sign anything.