Are NIL rules the same in every state?

No. NIL law is set state by state (plus each high-school association's own policy), so what's allowed for college and especially high-school athletes varies, and it changes often.

Can high school athletes do NIL deals?

It depends on the state. Most state high-school associations now allow some form of high-school NIL, but several restrict or limit it. Check your state's page for the current status.

Is this NIL rules tracker legal advice?

No. It's a free, plain-English summary for orientation. NIL rules change frequently — confirm current rules with the relevant state association or your compliance office.

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NIL rules, state by state.

NIL law varies by state and changes fast. This tracker summarizes each state's college and high-school NIL rules — what's allowed, collectives, disclosure thresholds, and who governs it — in plain English. Free.

What's inside

Every state, college and high school.

For each state you get the college NIL status, whether high-school NIL is allowed, whether collectives are permitted, the disclosure threshold, the governing bodies, and plain-English notes. Search or browse by region.

Who it's for

Athletes, parents, coaches, and compliance.

Whether you're a recruit weighing offers across state lines, a parent trying to understand what's allowed, a high-school coach, or a compliance staffer, start here for the lay of the land — then confirm the specifics.

The fine print

A starting point, not legal advice.

NIL statutes and high-school association policies change frequently. This tracker is a plain-English summary for orientation, not authoritative legal guidance. Verify current rules with the state association or your compliance office.

Frequently asked questions

Are NIL rules the same in every state?: No. NIL law is set state by state (plus each high-school association's own policy), so what's allowed for college and especially high-school athletes varies, and it changes often.
Can high school athletes do NIL deals?: It depends on the state. Most state high-school associations now allow some form of high-school NIL, but several restrict or limit it. Check your state's page for the current status.
Is this NIL rules tracker legal advice?: No. It's a free, plain-English summary for orientation. NIL rules change frequently — confirm current rules with the relevant state association or your compliance office.