NCAA Division I Degree Completion Award Program Grant

NCAA Division I Degree Completion Award Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Last Updated: December 03, 2024

Summary

The NCAA Division I Degree Completion Award Program provides financial support to student-athletes who have exhausted their eligibility, enabling them to complete their education. Established in 1989, it covers tuition, fees, and allowances for textbooks. With over $30 million awarded to more than 2,900 student-athletes, the program has seen a 90% success rate in degree completion. This initiative underscores the NCAA's commitment to supporting the academic pursuits of its athletes even after their playing careers have ended.

Overview

NOTE: A nomination is due at the deadline. Nomination can be initiated by the FAR, Athletics Director, SWA or other athletics administrator. NCAA Division I Degree Completion Award Program The NCAA Division I Degree Completion Award Program was established in 1989 to assist student-athletes with financial assistance to complete their education during their five-year eligibility period. Applicants must be student-athletes who have exhausted their athletics eligibility. The award consists of tuition, fees, and an allowance for textbooks and other expenses. There is no limit to how long its been since you’ve exhausted athletics eligibility to be nominated for the Degree Completion award. To date, the program has awarded over $30 million to over 2,900 deserving student-athletes.90 percent have successfully received their undergraduate degree using this program.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The applicant must be a student-athlete who:Has exhausted athletics eligibility at an NCAA Division I member institution. Is entering at least their sixth year of post-secondary education and shall have exhausted athletic eligibility (five years) for competition. HBCU and limited resource institutions must have exhausted athletics eligibility for competition. Is within 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of completing their first undergraduate degree.Has received athletics-related financial aid.

Ineligibility

Students enrolled in programs that extend beyond the baccalaureate degree or enrolled in graduate programs are not eligible (e.g. PharmD).