NCAA Bylaw 14.4.7.3.1: It is permissible for a student-athlete to participate in outside competition as an individual during the academic year in the student-athlete's sport, as long as the student-athlete represents only himself or herself in the competition, is academically and athletically eligible, and does not engage in such competition as a member of or receive expenses from an outside team.

Any person or entity who wishes to represent KSU by Marketing the SA’s athletic abilities/skills or reputation, or providing other services related to such marketing (e.g. legal, financial advising or accounting services), Referring the SA to the prospective Agents.

NCAA Bylaw 14.4.9.1 General Rule: An individual shall be ineligible if they (or their relatives or friends) accept transportation or other material benefits from an agent or any person who represents any individual in the marketing of their athletics ability.

Representation for Future Negotiations. An individual may enter into a verbal or written agreement with an agent for representation in future professional sports negotiations.

Professional Service Provider. An individual may utilize a professional service provider for advice and activities related to an individual’s name, image and likeness.

Agent to Secure Athletics Scholarship. An individual shall be ineligible if they enter into an agreement (orally or in writing) with an agent for securing initial or continuing enrollment at a particular institution.

Benefits from Prospective Agents. An individual shall be ineligible if they (or their relatives or friends) accept transportation or other benefits from anyone who represents anyone in the marketing of their athletics ability. The receipt of such expenses constitutes compensation based on athletics skills and is an extra benefit not available to the student body in general.

Illegal aid is a topic that should concern every student-athlete, as it constitutes a serious violation of NCAA rules. If you accept illegal aid, you may lose your eligibility, your scholarship, and your right to compete in intercollegiate athletics.

Most student-athletes think of illegal benefits in terms of accepting gifts or money. While certainly that is one form of an illegal extra benefit, you also cannot: