All Sun Devil student-athletes must maintain their amateur status, as defined under NCAA legislation, to be eligible to participate in collegiate athletics. Among other things, NCAA amateurism legislation places limitations or absolute prohibitions relating to the following areas:

• Entering into a contract with, receiving benefits from or being represented by an agent;

• Receiving a salary or other compensation for participating in athletics;
• Entering contracts with a professional team;
• Receiving impermissible sources or types of funding for athletics participation;
• Participating in tryouts, practices or competitions with a professional team;
• Accepting prize money and other performance-based payments; and
• Involvement in impermissible NIL activities.

Bottom line: Before Sun Devil student-athletes participate with any team outside of ASU, sign any document relating to athletics participation or agree to accept payment or funding pertaining to athletics, they need to check with the Compliance Office to determine whether they are jeopardizing their collegiate eligibility.