NIL rules by state
Nebraska NIL rules for college and high school athletes
Nebraska college athletes can earn NIL money under the Nebraska Fair Pay to Play Act (LB 962, 2020), amended in 2022 and 2024; a 2025 bill (LB 370) to let Nebraska colleges pay athletes directly carried over without passing. Nebraska high school athletes have been allowed to earn NIL money since the NSAA's December 2021 change, as long as deals are individual and make no reference to their school.
We could not read the NSAA's current rule text or confirm the 2024 amendments directly.
| Level | Rule | Who sets it |
|---|---|---|
| College | Yes: Nebraska Fair Pay to Play Act (LB 962) | LB 962 (2020), amended by LB 1137 and LB 1393 |
| High school | Allowed with limits | Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) |
Key facts
- College law: Nebraska Fair Pay to Play Act, LB 962 (2020), amended by LB 1137 and LB 1393 (2024).
- LB 370 (2025), which would let Nebraska colleges pay athletes directly, was a carryover bill as of January 2026.
- High school: the NSAA Board approved NIL in December 2021.
- Deals must be individual and may not reference the school; no school uniform or logo.
- Trackers report no NIL compensation for coaching during the sport's season.
- LB 1046 would set statewide high school NIL standards; we found no record it passed.
On this page
Nebraska NIL law for college athletes
Nebraska's Fair Pay to Play Act (LB 962), introduced by Sen. Megan Hunt and passed in 2020, gave college athletes a path to earn NIL compensation; it was amended by LB 1137 and by LB 1393 in 2024.
LB 370 (2025) would update the act and allow Nebraska colleges to pay athletes directly. It had a hearing on March 17, 2025 and was listed as a carryover bill as of January 2026. Nebraska's Big Ten school takes part in House settlement revenue sharing.
Division I athletes also report third-party deals of $600 or more to NIL Go within five business days.
Nebraska high school NIL (NSAA)
Nebraska's NIL statute does not cover high schools, so the NSAA sets the rules. Its Board of Directors voted in December 2021 to let high school athletes profit from their NIL, provided the activity does not reference their school and is done individually.
- No school uniform or logo, and nothing suggesting the school endorses the activity.
- Trackers report no compensation for coaching during the sport's season.
A bill, LB 1046, would set statewide high school NIL standards, including limits on alcohol and nicotine endorsements and reporting. We found no record that it passed.
Frequently asked questions
Can Nebraska high school athletes get NIL deals?
Yes, since December 2021 under NSAA rules, for individual deals that make no reference to the school and use no school uniform or logo.
Next steps
Sources
- Nebraska lawmakers mull bills to regulate high school NIL — Athletic Business
- LB 370 (2025), statement of intent — Nebraska Legislature
- High School NIL Tracker — Business of College Sports
- Nationwide Name, Image, and Likeness Tracker (August 2024) — Foley & Lardner
- 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.