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The official sites, rules and support lines that matter for NIL, sorted by who you are and what you need: governing bodies, state associations and laws, taxes, disclosure rules, recruiting, education and mental health. Pick your role to see your list.
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Compliance and rules
- NIL Go: reporting student-athlete NIL deals(opens in a new tab)
How the College Sports Commission's NIL Go clearinghouse reviews third-party NIL deals, and who has to report.
collegesportscommission.org
- College Sports Commission FAQ(opens in a new tab)
Answers to common questions about NIL deals, revenue sharing and the commission's role.
collegesportscommission.org
- College Sports Commission rules and policies(opens in a new tab)
The rules and policies the commission enforces, in one place.
collegesportscommission.org
- College Sports Commission enforcement(opens in a new tab)
How the commission investigates and enforces its rules.
collegesportscommission.org
- NCAA name, image and likeness(opens in a new tab)
The NCAA's NIL rules and resources for student-athletes and schools.
ncaa.org
- NAIA NIL policy overview(opens in a new tab)
What NAIA athletes may do with their name, image and likeness, and how they report it to their school.
interpretations.naia.org
- Executive Order 14322, Saving College Sports(opens in a new tab)
The July 2025 executive order on college sports and athlete compensation, as published.
govinfo.gov
- Executive Order 14400, Urgent National Action To Save College Sports(opens in a new tab)
The April 2026 executive order on college sports, as published.
govinfo.gov
- FTC: children's privacy (COPPA)(opens in a new tab)
The FTC's guidance for businesses that collect information from children under 13.
ftc.gov
- Texas athlete agent registration(opens in a new tab)
The Texas Secretary of State's athlete agent registration, required before recruiting Texas athletes.
sos.state.tx.us
Governing bodies
- College Sports Commission(opens in a new tab)
The independent body that enforces the House settlement's rules on NIL deals, revenue sharing and roster limits at participating schools.
collegesportscommission.org
State high school associations
- Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA)(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
ahsaa.com
- Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA) handbooks(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
asaa.org
- Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA): NIL(opens in a new tab)
The association's own NIL rules for high school athletes. Check them before any deal.
aiaonline.org
- Arkansas Activities Association (AAA)(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
ahsaa.org
- California Interscholastic Federation (CIF)(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
cifstate.org
- Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) bylaws(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
chsaanow.com
- Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA)(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
fhsaa.com
- Georgia High School Association (GHSA): NIL guidelines(opens in a new tab)
The association's own NIL rules for high school athletes. Check them before any deal.
ghsa.net
- Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA)(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
hhsaa.org
- Idaho High School Activities Association (IDHSAA)(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
idhsaa.org
- Illinois High School Association (IHSA)(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
ihsa.org
- Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA)(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
ihsaa.org
- Iowa High School Athletic Association handbook(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
iahsaa.org
- Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU)(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
ighsau.org
- Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA)(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
kshsaa.org
- Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) handbook(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
khsaa.org
- Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA)(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
lhsaa.org
- Maine Principals' Association (MPA) handbook(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
mpa.cc
- Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA): NIL guidance(opens in a new tab)
The association's own NIL rules for high school athletes. Check them before any deal.
mpssaa.org
- Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) handbook(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
miaa.net
- Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA): NIL(opens in a new tab)
The association's own NIL rules for high school athletes. Check them before any deal.
mhsaa.com
- Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL): NIL policy(opens in a new tab)
The association's own NIL rules for high school athletes. Check them before any deal.
mshsl.org
- Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA)(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
misshsaa.com
- Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA)(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
mshsaa.org
- Montana High School Association (MHSA) handbook(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
mhsa.org
- Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA)(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
nsaahome.org
- Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA)(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
niaa.com
- New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA) handbook(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
nhiaa.org
- New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA): NIL FAQs(opens in a new tab)
The association's own NIL rules for high school athletes. Check them before any deal.
njsiaa.org
- New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) handbook(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
nmact.org
- New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA)(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
nysphsaa.org
- North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) handbook(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
nchsaa.org
- North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA)(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
ndhsaa.com
- Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA): NIL Resource Center(opens in a new tab)
The association's own NIL rules for high school athletes. Check them before any deal.
ohsaa.org
- Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA)(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
ossaa.com
- Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA)(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
piaa.org
- Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL)(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
riil.org
- South Carolina High School League (SCHSL)(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
schsl.org
- South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA)(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
sdhsaa.com
- Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA)(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
tssaa.org
- University Interscholastic League (UIL, Texas): NIL information(opens in a new tab)
The association's own NIL rules for high school athletes. Check them before any deal.
uiltexas.org
- Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) handbooks(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
uhsaa.org
- Vermont Principals' Association (VPA)(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
vpaonline.org
- Virginia High School League (VHSL): NIL policy course(opens in a new tab)
The association's own NIL rules for high school athletes. Check them before any deal.
vhsl.org
- Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) handbook(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
wiaa.com
- West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC)(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
wvssac.org
- Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA)(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
wiaawi.org
- Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) handbook(opens in a new tab)
The state association's site and rules. High school NIL rules come from here; see our state page for where they stand.
whsaa.org
State NIL laws
- Arizona Revised Statutes § 15-1892(opens in a new tab)
Arizona's law on college athlete NIL compensation and what schools may not do.
azleg.gov
- Colorado HB25-1041, Student Athlete Name Image or Likeness(opens in a new tab)
Colorado's 2025 bill on student athlete NIL.
leg.colorado.gov
- Florida Statutes § 1006.74(opens in a new tab)
Florida's intercollegiate athlete NIL law.
flsenate.gov
- Kentucky KRS 164.6941 (definitions)(opens in a new tab)
The definitions section of Kentucky's college athlete NIL law.
apps.legislature.ky.gov
- Louisiana Act 810 (HB 513, 2026), résumé digest(opens in a new tab)
The Louisiana Legislature's summary of its 2026 NIL act.
legis.la.gov
- New York Education Law § 6438-C(opens in a new tab)
New York's law on college athlete compensation for name, image and likeness.
nysenate.gov
- Ohio Revised Code § 3376.04(opens in a new tab)
Ohio's college athlete NIL provision.
codes.ohio.gov
- Oklahoma SB 1786 (2024), enrolled(opens in a new tab)
Oklahoma's 2024 student athlete NIL act, as enrolled.
oklegislature.gov
- Pennsylvania Act 26 of 2021(opens in a new tab)
Pennsylvania's college athlete NIL law (SB 381).
palegis.us
- Texas Education Code, Chapter 51(opens in a new tab)
The chapter holding Texas's college athlete NIL law, Section 51.9246.
statutes.capitol.texas.gov
- Texas H.B. 126 (2025), enrolled(opens in a new tab)
The 2025 Texas bill that amended the state's NIL law.
capitol.texas.gov
- Code of Virginia § 23.1-408.1(opens in a new tab)
Virginia's law on college athletes' NIL compensation and representation.
law.lis.virginia.gov
- Code of Virginia § 22.1-212.2:4 (high school)(opens in a new tab)
Virginia's law on NIL compensation and representation for high school athletes.
law.lis.virginia.gov
Taxes and money
- IRS Topic 554: self-employment tax(opens in a new tab)
Why NIL income from deals is usually self-employment income, and the tax that comes with it.
irs.gov
- IRS: estimated taxes(opens in a new tab)
Who pays quarterly estimated tax and how, which applies to most NIL earners.
irs.gov
- IRS self-employed individuals tax center(opens in a new tab)
The IRS's starting point for anyone paid as a contractor rather than an employee.
irs.gov
- IRS Form 1099-NEC(opens in a new tab)
The form a business files to report nonemployee compensation it paid.
irs.gov
- Instructions for Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC(opens in a new tab)
The IRS's instructions for businesses that issue 1099s.
irs.gov
- IRS Form W-9(opens in a new tab)
The form a brand asks for before paying a contractor, so it can issue a 1099.
irs.gov
- IRS: get an employer identification number (EIN)(opens in a new tab)
How to get an EIN for a business, free from the IRS.
irs.gov
- IRS: business structures(opens in a new tab)
How the IRS treats sole proprietors, partnerships, corporations and LLCs.
irs.gov
Financial literacy
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure(opens in a new tab)
Look up an investment adviser's registration and history before you hire one.
adviserinfo.sec.gov
- FINRA BrokerCheck(opens in a new tab)
Look up a broker or financial advisor's background, free.
brokercheck.finra.org
Endorsements and advertising
- FTC: Disclosures 101 for social media influencers(opens in a new tab)
When and how to disclose a paid or sponsored post, from the Federal Trade Commission.
ftc.gov
- FTC's Endorsement Guides: What People Are Asking(opens in a new tab)
The FTC's answers to common questions about endorsements, reviews and sponsored content.
ftc.gov
- 16 CFR Part 255: Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements and Testimonials(opens in a new tab)
The full text of the FTC's Endorsement Guides.
ecfr.gov
- FTC: advertising and marketing basics(opens in a new tab)
The FTC's business guidance on truthful advertising, endorsements and marketing to kids.
ftc.gov
Recruiting and eligibility
- NCAA transfer rules and eligibility(opens in a new tab)
What changes when an NCAA athlete transfers schools.
ncaa.org
Education and courses
- College Sports Commission glossary(opens in a new tab)
Definitions of the terms the commission's rules use, such as associated entities.
collegesportscommission.org
- College Sports Commission NIL data reports(opens in a new tab)
The commission's published reports on NIL deals reviewed through NIL Go.
collegesportscommission.org
- Athletes for Hope(opens in a new tab)
A nonprofit that helps athletes take part in charitable causes.
athletesforhope.org
Mental health and wellness
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline(opens in a new tab)
Call or text 988, or chat online, any time, for free and confidential support.
988lifeline.org
- Crisis Text Line(opens in a new tab)
Free, 24/7 support by text with a trained volunteer crisis counselor.
crisistextline.org
- SAMHSA National Helpline(opens in a new tab)
Free, confidential treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use, any time.
samhsa.gov
Health, safety and protection
- ReportFraud.ftc.gov(opens in a new tab)
Report a scam or fraud, such as a fake sponsorship offer, to the FTC.
reportfraud.ftc.gov
Running a business
- SBA: plan your business(opens in a new tab)
The Small Business Administration's guide to planning a business, from market research to a business plan.
sba.gov
- SBA: launch your business(opens in a new tab)
Choosing a business structure, registering and getting licenses.
sba.gov
- SBA local assistance(opens in a new tab)
Free and low-cost counseling and mentoring for small businesses near you.
sba.gov
- USPTO trademark basics(opens in a new tab)
What a trademark is and whether you need one, from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
uspto.gov
- USPTO: apply for a trademark online(opens in a new tab)
Where to file a trademark application for a name, logo or slogan.
uspto.gov
- U.S. Copyright Office(opens in a new tab)
Copyright registration and the rules on using photos, music and video you didn't make.
copyright.gov
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