You have probably reached this page because you are either a new high counselor or you have been given the responsibility of all things related to the NCAA. Welcome! On ncaa.org you’ll find a wealth of information about who the NCAA is and what we do. In short: student-athlete success on the field, in the classroom and in life is at the heart of our mission. The NCAA Eligibility Center works with you and your high school students to ensure they are prepared to succeed in the college classroom.

High School Counselor Resources

• Guide for the High School Counselor
• High School Counselor Quick Tips Flyer
• High School Portal Quick Start Guide
• School Presentation Resources

Roles and Responsibilities

High school counselors are pulled in hundreds of directions every day. If you’re in charge of the NCAA process for your school, it may be helpful to know what you should do to help your college-bound student-athletes and what should be delegated to others.

There are three important ways you can help your students navigate the NCAA eligibility process:

• Manage your high school’s core-course list. 
• Upload official transcripts and proof of graduation.
• Education your college-bound student-athletes.

Other elements of the NCAA eligibility process are the responsibility of other individuals:

• Who should and should not register with the Eligibility Center.
  • Coaches should provide advice on how likely it is that the student will play NCAA sports.
  • The student and their family should make the final decision on whether or not to register.
• How students are noticed or recruited for college sports.
  • Coaches should advise and assist during the recruiting process.
  • The student and their family should send out sports resumes or materials to colleges.
• Helping the student and their family understand recruiting rules.
  • The NCAA schools which are recruiting the student should ensure the recruiting rules are followed as the rules differ by sport and division.
• How a student can become eligible before they graduate.
  • It’s important for everyone involved in the process to remember that there are no quick fixes for poor academic performance. Eligibility is a four-year process and every semester counts.
  • Ultimately, the student owns their academic decisions, progress and performance.