NIL rules by state
Massachusetts NIL rules for college and high school athletes
Massachusetts college athletes can earn NIL money under NCAA and College Sports Commission rules and their school's policy, because Massachusetts has no state college NIL law. Massachusetts high school athletes can earn NIL money under MIAA Rule 47, as long as they give their school copies of their agreements, use no school or MIAA marks, keep NIL out of team and tournament activities and avoid banned categories.
| Level | Rule | Who sets it |
|---|---|---|
| College | No state statute | NCAA and College Sports Commission rules; school policy |
| High school | Allowed with limits | Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) |
Key facts
- Massachusetts has no state statute on college NIL that we could find.
- High school: MIAA Handbook (2025-27) Rule 47.1.3 allows NIL, including endorsements, promotions, social media, advertising and NFTs, with an attorney or agent.
- Students must give their school copies of any endorsement, employment and representation agreements.
- No agreements that conflict with an agreement the school is party to.
- No MIAA or school logos or marks, and no endorsing third parties or wearing NIL partner gear during school team or MIAA tournament activities.
- A violation suspends the student from all interscholastic athletics until the MIAA Board reinstates amateur status.
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Massachusetts college NIL: no state law
We found no Massachusetts 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.
Massachusetts high school NIL (MIAA Rule 47)
MIAA Rule 47.1.3 (Handbook, July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027) lets a student-athlete profit from their own NIL and be represented by an attorney or sports agent. Permitted activities include commercial endorsements, promotional activities, social media, product or service advertisements and NFTs.
- A member school may use a student's NIL for official team activities; otherwise no school employee, including coaches and administrators, may be involved except to enforce the policy.
- Students must provide their school copies of any endorsement, employment and representation agreements, and may not sign agreements that conflict with the school's own agreements.
- No reference to, or use of, the logos, insignia or marks of an MIAA school or any MIAA or school event, game or championship.
- No endorsing third parties, and no NIL partner apparel or logos, during school team or MIAA tournament activities.
- Banned: adult entertainment; alcohol, tobacco, nicotine and vaping products; cannabis; controlled substances; prescription pharmaceuticals; gambling, including sports betting, the lottery and betting on games; and weapons.
Paid private lessons are allowed but are subject to the same rule. A violation suspends the student from all interscholastic athletics until the MIAA Board of Directors reinstates amateur status.
Frequently asked questions
Can Massachusetts high school athletes get NIL deals?
Yes, under MIAA Rule 47.1.3, with copies of agreements given to the school, no MIAA or school marks, nothing during team or tournament activities and no banned categories.
Next steps
Sources
- MIAA Handbook 2025-27 (Rule 47) — Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association
- 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.