NCAA "Official Visit" vs Scholarship Finalist Interview

Parents Forum
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<p>My son is being recruited by a (Div I/Div II) school that has named him as a finalist for a merit scholarship earmarked for a scholar athlete. The scholarship committee has invited him to campus for a panel interview along with the other finalists. His airfare will be paid by the school. He will be hosted by the team of his particular sport. Since the scholarship committee selected him, will this still be considered one of the five allowed visits in the combined Div I/DivII limit?</p>

<p>I understand that an official visits to any Div III school does not count in the five-visit limit. NCAA guidelines state that an athlete is not allowed to make more than one official visit to any particular school in Div III. My son has also been nominated for a merit scholarship at a Div III school that has already confirmed dates for his "official visit". This Div III school is not paying for any travel expenses. </p>

<p>Here is my next senario: "IF" my son is selected as a finalist for the Div III school's merit scholarship, he is required to come to campus for a panel interview AFTER he has had his athletic official visit. Will he be in violation of the NCAA rule limiting one visit per Div III school?</p>

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<p>I think you will have to check with the NCAA clearinghouse since there is specific jargon which will impact your son's visit. They have been good about answering my questions in the past, but call, don't write. They aren't as quick at responding via mail or email.</p>

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<p>thanks, I figured I would call but thought other parents may have already faced this situation.</p>

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<p>Call the NCAA. They will track your call if you want to create a call report and then if the advice you get is bad (ie makes yur son ineligible, etc), you will be able to appeal. I always wrtite the date/time/name of represenatative down so I have a record. They are really helpful there. Also, each campus has a compliance office, so you can direct your questions regarding the particular school to the compliance officer.</p>