College sports are experiencing a significant transformation driven by a central question: Should college athletes receive compensation? In June 2021, the NCAA responded by introducing an interim policy regarding name, image, and likeness (NIL), granting student-athletes the ability to generate income through their personal brand. However, navigating these new rules can be quite intricate.

NIL regulations vary from one state to another, meaning that your state may have its own unique NIL guidelines that you must follow. Whether high school students can engage in NIL activities depends on the regulations established by your state's high school sports association. Moreover, colleges and universities often have their own distinct rules concerning NIL..