The NCAA  Clearinghouse is an organization that determines whether prospective student-athletes are academically qualified to play their sport at NCAA Division I or Division II level. It determines an athletes eligibility by reviewing his/her academic records (official transcripts) and SAT/ACT scores.

When should students register with the NCAA clearinghouse?

It is recommended that students register with the NCAA Clearinghouse at the end of their Junior year academically.  There is not a “deadline” to register, and students MUST be cleared by the NCAA Clearinghouse to qualify for athletic scholarships.

Students register for the NCAA clearinghouse by going to www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.  The website will walk you throught the application process.  It is pretty self explanatory.  There is a fee involved…typically $50 for US students and $75 for international students.  

Students that have had the fee waived for their SAT or ACT are eligible for a waiver for the NCAA Clearinghouse as well.  Your high school counselor needs to submit confirmation that you have had your test fee waived in order to be eligible for the clearinghouse waiver.

The NCAA makes it mandatory that all Division 1 student-athletes have passed a minimum of 16 academic subjects, while Division 2 athletes must pass a minimum of 14 academic subjects.  Check with your high school counselor to make sure your classes meet the NCAA requirements for what is considered to be a “core class.”  Also, you must have a “passing” score on the SAT or ACT.  The good news is that the higher your GPA the lower your SAT or ACT score needs to be in order to qualify for the NCAA clearinghouse.