Skip To Main Content
Skip To Main Content
THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF FORDHAM UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS

NIL FAQs

 
Fordham NIL logo

FAQ: 
  • Question #1: Do I have to tell anyone at Fordham about an arrangement I have entered for payment for my NIL?
    • YES. Per Fordham Athletics policy, a student-athlete is required to disclose any proposed contract or agreement 7 days prior to the activity to the Athletics Compliance Office.
  • Question #2: Am I allowed to wear Fordham branded gear in my NIL activity for compensation?
    • No
  • Question #3: Is a “booster” allowed to pay me for use of my NIL?
    • YES. However, a “booster” or donor is only permitted to pay you for use of your NIL IF:
1) It is not used as a recruiting inducement or extra benefit;
2) It is not based on an athletic performance or achievement; and
3) It is not at the direction or arranged by a coach or institutional staff
member.
  • Question #4: Are there companies that I am not allowed to enter into an agreement with to  use my NIL?
    • YES. You are not permitted to enter into an arrangement for compensation for your NIL for any of the following:
1) Lotteries, casinos, sports wagering facilities or online equivalents.
2) Products and establishments that market products exclusively to those 18
years of age or older.
3) Adult entertainment.
4) Tobacco, marijuana, nicotine vapor products.
5) Other categories inconsistent with Fordham University values.
  • Question #5: I am an international student-athlete. Am I allowed to have a contract/agreement with a company to pay me for use of my NIL?
    • Yes, in certain circumstances. If you are an international student-athlete, you need to check with the International Student Office PRIOR to entering into a contract or agreement for compensation. The International Office can assist you with reviewing your VISA requirements to determine if this is something that you are permitted to do.
  • Question #6: If I am compensated by a company for use of my NIL, will it impact my athletics scholarship?
    • NO. Your athletics scholarship (tuition, room, board, books, fees, and cost of attendance) will not be impacted by any compensation that you receive as part of a NIL arrangement.
  • Question #7: Will any NIL compensation I receive impact my ability to receive a Pell grant or other need-based financial aid?
    • YES. Any NIL compensation that you receive could impact your ability to receive a Pell grant or any other need-based financial aid. You should contact the Fordham Financial Aid office for any additional questions regarding this.
  • Question #8: Is my coach or other Fordham staff member allowed to make calls to companies to try to help arrange a NIL deal for me?
    • NO. No university employees (including coaches and staff) are permitted to make any arrangements to help you with a NIL deal. 
  • Question #9: Am I required to pay taxes on any NIL compensation I receive?
    • YES. You should consult a financial advisor, accountant, or tax attorney for specific reporting requirements.
  • Question #10: Am I allowed to use an agent or other outside third party to negotiate a NIL contract?
    • YES. The agent is limited to only providing counsel to the NIL agreement, not for future professional playing opportunities.
  • Question #11: Can I miss practice/competition to participate in a NIL promotional activity?
    • NO. Per Fordham Athletics NIL policy, you may not miss any required team activities (CARA or RARA), class, or any other academic obligations in order to participate in NIL opportunities.