NCAA

NCAA Eligibility

The NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse handles all inquires about individual initial eligibility status. The Clearinghouse web site is www.ncaaclearinghouse.net and this organization maintains and processes all initial-eligibility certifications.

To earn athletic eligibility at the Division I or Division II level make sure you take care of the following items in order to qualify for enrollment, scholarships, and participation:

• Take the required number of NCAA-approved high school courses and maintain a sufficient GPA in those classes. Visit the NCAA Clearinghouse website to review the “List of Approved Courses” for Northgate High School. Our school code is 050666. Also be sure to take note of the different requirements for eligibility at Division I and Division II. High School Transcripts must be sent directly to the NCAA Clearinghouse. These documents cannot be faxed or submitted online.
• Take the ACT or SAT test and earn a qualifying score. The ACT or SAT is typically taken during the last half of the junior year, although some take it earlier. The tests may be re-taken. ACT/SAT registration info is available in the Career Center, or online at www.act.org (ACT) or www.collegeboard.com (SAT). The PLAN and PSAT tests in the fall of 11th grade are pre-ACT and pre-SAT tests and both are good practice! When registering for the ACT or SAT, you must direct your scores to the NCAA Clearinghouse (code 9999) in addition to colleges.
• Register at the NCAA Clearinghouse.
• Complete the NCAA Amateurism Certification questionnaire at the NCAA Clearinghouse.
• Review all relevant information at the NCAA Clearinghouse including:
• Information for "prospective student-athletes" regarding Division I & II eligibility
• General information
• The “List of Approved Courses” for your High School. Ask your HS counselor for your school code.
• “The Guide for College-Bound Student-Athletes”, which contains many more details concerning eligibility, recruiting, etc.
• File a Domestic Student Release Form (SRF) after your junior year. The cost is $50, but may be waived if the ACT or SAT fee was waived. This lets the NCAA know that you’re a possible Division I or II athlete, and allows them to begin monitoring your eligibility. To do this follow these steps:
• Go to www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
• Click “Prospective Student-Athletes”
• On the left-side menu, click “Registration Form for U.S. Students”
• Complete the online application

REMINDER:

Register online at the NCAA Clearinghouse!

Prospective student-athletes may register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse on-line. By registering on-line, prospects will be able to view their eligibility information on-line, and will not have to call the clearinghouse for eligibility updates. On-line registration saves time, and allows prospective student-athletes to view their eligibility status up to six weeks faster than through the paper registration process.

General Information on the NCAA Clearinghouse Website:

• ​Links to the NCAA website.
• ​Core-course listings for high schools.
• Online version of NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete.
• Online information about Division I and Division II initial-eligibility requirements.
• Online Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Prospective Student-Athletes:

• Submit your Student Release Form (SRF) via the Web.
• Registered Students - Update your registration information (if necessary).
• Registered Students - Check your certification status.

NCAA Clearinghouse

301 ACT Drive, PO Box 4043

Iowa City, IA 52243-4043

Phone: (877) 262 - 1492

Fax: (319) 337 - 1556