NIL rules by state
Idaho NIL rules for college and high school athletes
Idaho college athletes can earn NIL money under NCAA and College Sports Commission rules and their school's policy, because Idaho has no state college NIL law. Idaho high school athletes can take commercial endorsements under IDHSAA rules, changed for 2022-23, as long as there is no affiliation with their school team, school, league or district.
We could not read the current IDHSAA rule text; this page relies on NIL trackers.
| Level | Rule | Who sets it |
|---|---|---|
| College | No state statute | NCAA and College Sports Commission rules; school policy |
| High school | Allowed with limits | Idaho High School Activities Association (IDHSAA) |
Key facts
- Idaho has no state statute on college NIL that we could find.
- High school: the IDHSAA changed its rules for 2022-23 to allow commercial endorsements.
- No affiliation with a school team, school, league, district or the IDHSAA in any endorsement.
- No school uniforms, logos or other school marks.
- Pay for athletic performance remains barred by amateur rules.
- Check the current IDHSAA handbook; rule numbering has been reported differently across sources.
On this page
Idaho college NIL: no state law
We found no Idaho statute on college NIL. Since the NCAA's interim policy took effect on July 1, 2021, athletes at schools in states without an NIL law may take part in NIL activity without breaking NCAA NIL rules, and each school sets its own NIL policy.
Division I athletes also report third-party deals of $600 or more to NIL Go within five business days.
Idaho high school NIL (IDHSAA)
The IDHSAA amended its amateur rules for the 2022-23 school year so that students may take part in commercial endorsements and keep their eligibility, as long as there is no school team, school, league, district or IDHSAA affiliation.
- No school uniform, logo or other identifying school marks.
- No pay for athletic performance, and nothing tied to where a student enrolls.
Ask your athletic director for the current IDHSAA rule text before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Can Idaho high school athletes get NIL deals?
Yes. Since 2022-23, IDHSAA rules allow commercial endorsements with no affiliation with the school team, school, league, district or the IDHSAA.
Next steps
Sources
- High school NIL laws database (Idaho) — On3
- High School NIL Tracker — Business of College Sports
- Idaho High School Activities Association — IDHSAA
- NCAA adopts interim name, image and likeness policy — NCAA
- Student-Athlete NIL Deals — 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.