To provide financial assistance to student-athletes.

To promote academic excellence among student-athletes.

To encourage participation in sports programs.

To reward outstanding athletic achievements.

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

United States Department of Education

Scholarships, grants, and loans.

Work-study programs, scholarships, and grants.

Scholarships, grants, and stipends.

Scholarships, grants, and tuition waivers.

Scholarships are based on academic merit, while grants are based on financial need.

Scholarships are awarded to student-athletes, while grants are awarded to all students.

Scholarships are typically larger than grants.

Scholarships do not have to be repaid, while grants do.

A fixed sum of money paid to student-athletes for living expenses.

A financial award given to student-athletes to cover the cost of tuition and fees.

A grant awarded to student-athletes based on their academic achievements.

A loan provided to student-athletes to help cover the cost of their education.

The full cost of attendance (COA).

Half of the COA.

One-quarter of the COA.

The amount of the student-athlete's financial need.

A full scholarship covers all of the student-athlete's COA, while a partial scholarship covers only a portion of the COA.

A full scholarship is awarded to student-athletes who are recruited by multiple schools, while a partial scholarship is awarded to student-athletes who are recruited by only one school.

A full scholarship is awarded to student-athletes who have outstanding academic achievements, while a partial scholarship is awarded to student-athletes who have good academic achievements.

A full scholarship is awarded to student-athletes who are from low-income families, while a partial scholarship is awarded to student-athletes who are from middle-income families.

Student-athletes must reapply for Athletic Financial Aid each year.

Student-athletes must maintain a certain GPA and remain in good academic standing to renew their Athletic Financial Aid.

Student-athletes must continue to participate in their sport to renew their Athletic Financial Aid.

All of the above.

They will be required to pay back the money they received.

They will be ineligible to participate in their sport.

They will be required to transfer to another school.

All of the above.

It can help student-athletes pay for the cost of their education.

It can help student-athletes focus on their academics and athletics.

It can help student-athletes develop their leadership and teamwork skills.

All of the above.

Student-athletes may have to balance their academic and athletic commitments.

Student-athletes may face pressure to perform well in their sport.

Student-athletes may have to travel frequently for competitions.

All of the above.

The school's academic reputation.

The school's athletic program.

The school's financial aid package.

All of the above.

Maintain a high GPA.

Take challenging courses.

Participate in extracurricular activities.

All of the above.

Manage their time wisely.

Seek help from their professors and academic advisors.

Join study groups.

All of the above.

Coaching.

Sports broadcasting.

Athletic administration.

All of the above.