NIL glossary
What is an NIL club?
In high school rules, an NIL club is a group of students, or a group organized around a school's team, that solicits money from fans, members or others to pay or benefit student-athletes for NIL, and several associations ban them.
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In detail
Arizona's and Georgia's rules bar students from being members of, or receiving anything from, a collective or NIL club, while exempting school-supervised booster clubs that support the whole team. New Jersey's 2026 FAQ says students may not take part in an NIL club based on their school or team affiliation.
Frequently asked questions
Can high school athletes join an NIL club?
Not in states like Arizona, Georgia and New Jersey, whose associations ban NIL clubs tied to a school.
Sources
- Name, Image, Likeness (AIA Bylaw 15.11) — Arizona Interscholastic Association
- Appendix N: Guidelines Regarding Name, Image and Likeness (2025-26) — Georgia High School Association
- NJSIAA NIL FAQs (updated 2026) — NJSIAA
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.