NCAA Sports Scholarships: Rules and Regulations

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What is the maximum number of scholarships that an NCAA Division I school can offer for a single sport?

  1. 12

  2. 15

  3. 18

  4. 21


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

NCAA Division I schools are allowed to offer a maximum of 15 scholarships per sport.

What is the minimum GPA required to be eligible for an NCAA scholarship?

  1. 2.0

  2. 2.3

  3. 2.5

  4. 2.8


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Student-athletes must have a minimum GPA of 2.3 to be eligible for an NCAA scholarship.

What is the maximum number of years that a student-athlete can receive an NCAA scholarship?

  1. 4

  2. 5

  3. 6

  4. 7


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Student-athletes are eligible to receive an NCAA scholarship for a maximum of 5 years.

What is the difference between an athletic scholarship and an academic scholarship?

  1. Athletic scholarships are based on athletic ability, while academic scholarships are based on academic achievement.

  2. Athletic scholarships are awarded to student-athletes who intend to participate in a varsity sport, while academic scholarships are awarded to student-athletes who excel in academics.

  3. Athletic scholarships cover the cost of tuition, room and board, and books, while academic scholarships cover the cost of tuition only.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Athletic scholarships are based on athletic ability, while academic scholarships are based on academic achievement. Athletic scholarships are awarded to student-athletes who intend to participate in a varsity sport, while academic scholarships are awarded to student-athletes who excel in academics. Athletic scholarships cover the cost of tuition, room and board, and books, while academic scholarships cover the cost of tuition only.

What is the name of the NCAA rule that prohibits student-athletes from receiving compensation for their athletic ability?

  1. The Amateurism Rule

  2. The Pay-for-Play Rule

  3. The Student-Athlete Code of Conduct

  4. The NCAA Bylaws


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Amateurism Rule is the NCAA rule that prohibits student-athletes from receiving compensation for their athletic ability.

What is the name of the NCAA rule that allows student-athletes to transfer from one school to another without having to sit out a year?

  1. The Transfer Rule

  2. The One-Time Transfer Rule

  3. The Graduate Transfer Rule

  4. The Immediate Eligibility Rule


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The One-Time Transfer Rule is the NCAA rule that allows student-athletes to transfer from one school to another without having to sit out a year.

What is the name of the NCAA rule that allows student-athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL)?

  1. The NIL Rule

  2. The Name, Image, and Likeness Rule

  3. The Student-Athlete Compensation Rule

  4. The Pay-for-Play Rule


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NIL Rule is the NCAA rule that allows student-athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL).

What is the maximum amount of money that an NCAA student-athlete can earn from NIL activities?

  1. $100,000

  2. $250,000

  3. $500,000

  4. There is no limit.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There is no limit to the amount of money that an NCAA student-athlete can earn from NIL activities.

What are the three main types of NCAA scholarships?

  1. Athletic scholarships, academic scholarships, and need-based scholarships.

  2. Athletic scholarships, merit scholarships, and need-based scholarships.

  3. Athletic scholarships, academic scholarships, and talent scholarships.

  4. Athletic scholarships, need-based scholarships, and talent scholarships.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main types of NCAA scholarships are athletic scholarships, academic scholarships, and need-based scholarships.

What is the difference between a full scholarship and a partial scholarship?

  1. A full scholarship covers the cost of tuition, room and board, and books, while a partial scholarship covers only a portion of these costs.

  2. A full scholarship covers the cost of tuition and room and board, while a partial scholarship covers only the cost of tuition.

  3. A full scholarship covers the cost of tuition, room and board, and books, while a partial scholarship covers only the cost of tuition and books.

  4. A full scholarship covers the cost of tuition, room and board, and books, while a partial scholarship covers only the cost of room and board.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A full scholarship covers the cost of tuition, room and board, and books, while a partial scholarship covers only a portion of these costs.

What is the name of the NCAA rule that prohibits student-athletes from signing with an agent before they have exhausted their NCAA eligibility?

  1. The Agent Rule

  2. The Representation Rule

  3. The Professional Sports Contract Rule

  4. The NCAA Bylaws


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Agent Rule is the NCAA rule that prohibits student-athletes from signing with an agent before they have exhausted their NCAA eligibility.

What is the name of the NCAA rule that allows student-athletes to participate in professional sports while maintaining their NCAA eligibility?

  1. The Professional Sports Participation Rule

  2. The Olympic Sports Participation Rule

  3. The International Sports Participation Rule

  4. The NCAA Bylaws


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Professional Sports Participation Rule is the NCAA rule that allows student-athletes to participate in professional sports while maintaining their NCAA eligibility.

What is the name of the NCAA rule that allows student-athletes to transfer from one school to another without having to sit out a year if they are transferring to a school in a lower division?

  1. The Transfer Rule

  2. The One-Time Transfer Rule

  3. The Graduate Transfer Rule

  4. The Immediate Eligibility Rule


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Immediate Eligibility Rule is the NCAA rule that allows student-athletes to transfer from one school to another without having to sit out a year if they are transferring to a school in a lower division.

What is the name of the NCAA rule that allows student-athletes to receive cost-of-attendance stipends?

  1. The Cost-of-Attendance Rule

  2. The Stipend Rule

  3. The Student-Athlete Compensation Rule

  4. The NCAA Bylaws


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cost-of-Attendance Rule is the NCAA rule that allows student-athletes to receive cost-of-attendance stipends.

What is the maximum amount of money that an NCAA student-athlete can receive in a cost-of-attendance stipend?

  1. $5,000

  2. $10,000

  3. $15,000

  4. $20,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum amount of money that an NCAA student-athlete can receive in a cost-of-attendance stipend is $5,000.

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