Is college NIL legal in New York?

Yes — college athletes in New York can earn from their name, image, and likeness. Status: Legal (state law). New York has its own NIL statute layered on top of NCAA policy and the House settlement. Confirm the current rules with each school's compliance office.

Can high school athletes earn NIL in New York?

High-school NIL status in New York: Allowed, per State NIL law + NYSPHSAA (HS). It's generally permitted under the association's amateurism and recruiting guardrails. This is a general overview, not legal advice.

Do athletes have to disclose NIL deals in New York?

The working disclosure threshold here is "$600." Under the House settlement, third-party deals at or above $600 at participating schools go to the NIL Go clearinghouse for review; some schools ask for every deal. Confirm your school's exact process.

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New York NIL Rules

College and high-school name, image & likeness rules for New York (NY) — at a glance, in plain English. Not legal advice; confirm with a compliance office before acting.

At a glance

NIL in New York today.

College NIL: Legal (state law). High-school NIL: Allowed, per State NIL law + NYSPHSAA (HS). NIL collectives: operating. Deal-disclosure threshold: $600. Last reviewed 2026-07 — this is a plain-English overview pending verification, not legal advice.

What to know

How the rules play out in New York.

New York enacted an NIL law covering college athletes at institutions across the state. The NYSPHSAA has moved toward allowing high-school NIL under amateurism guardrails. Collectives are active around the state's larger programs; confirm the current disclosure workflow per school.

Go deeper

Compare states, then run your numbers.

Compare New York with every other state in the NIL Rules by State tracker, estimate your take-home on NIL income with the free NIL Tax Calculator, and see what your name, image, and likeness is actually worth with HDBND's free athlete tools.

Frequently asked questions

Is college NIL legal in New York?: Yes — college athletes in New York can earn from their name, image, and likeness. Status: Legal (state law). New York has its own NIL statute layered on top of NCAA policy and the House settlement. Confirm the current rules with each school's compliance office.
Can high school athletes earn NIL in New York?: High-school NIL status in New York: Allowed, per State NIL law + NYSPHSAA (HS). It's generally permitted under the association's amateurism and recruiting guardrails. This is a general overview, not legal advice.
Do athletes have to disclose NIL deals in New York?: The working disclosure threshold here is "$600." Under the House settlement, third-party deals at or above $600 at participating schools go to the NIL Go clearinghouse for review; some schools ask for every deal. Confirm your school's exact process.