Guides

What is an NIL collective?

A plain-English explanation of NIL collectives: what they are, how they relate to schools, and how they are changing.

NIL for parents: a starting checklist

Questions parents of recruits and college athletes can ask before signing any NIL agreement.

State NIL laws, explained

Why NIL rules differ by state, what the statuses on NILList mean, and how to read a state page.

How to check a collective is legitimate

Simple steps to confirm who runs an NIL collective and how it relates to a school.