NIL glossary
What is the transfer portal?
The transfer portal is the NCAA database that college athletes enter, through their school, when they want to transfer, letting other schools contact them; for NIL purposes, it also starts the clock on how their deals are reviewed.
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In detail
Under the House settlement rules, when a Division I athlete transfers to another Division I school, NIL Go evaluates association based on the new school from the day the athlete's name enters the portal. Athletes moving up from Division II or III must report deals of $600 or more made from the date they entered the portal, within 14 days of enrolling or before their first Division I game. A deal used to induce a transfer can be a recruiting violation.
Frequently asked questions
Do NIL deals change when an athlete enters the transfer portal?
For Division I, NIL Go treats associated status based on the new school from the day the athlete enters the portal.
Sources
- Rules and Policies — 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.