NIL glossary
What is a recruiting inducement?
A recruiting inducement is an offer of money or benefits meant to get an athlete to enroll at, transfer to or stay at a particular school, and using NIL as one is banned by NCAA rules, state laws and every high school association that allows NIL.
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In detail
In high school, associations such as Ohio's and Georgia's punish schools that use NIL to recruit, up to review of membership. In college, the College Sports Commission evaluates a transferring athlete's deals for association with the new school from the day the athlete enters the transfer portal.
Frequently asked questions
Can a high school athlete get an NIL deal to transfer schools?
No. Every state association that allows NIL bans deals tied to enrolling at or transferring to a school.
Sources
- Rules and Policies — College Sports Commission
- NIL Resource Center — Ohio High School Athletic Association
- Appendix N: Guidelines Regarding Name, Image and Likeness (2025-26) — Georgia High School Association
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.