Student-athletes may earn compensation for the use of their Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) if the compensation is provided by a third party unaffiliated with the student-athlete’s member institution and may not lose their athletic eligibility provided they follow the guidelines of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), Alabama Community College Conference (Conference), Alabama Community College System (ACCS), and/or State of Alabama policies and procedures.
Student-athlete may not enter into an endorsement contract with, or otherwise receiving compensation from, any of the following categories of brands or companies:
- A tobacco company or brand, including any tobacco product, alternative nicotine product, electronic nicotine delivery system, or any electronic nicotine delivery system retailer, or any specialty retailer of electronic-nicotine delivery systems or tobacco specialty store.
- Any alcohol beverage company or brand.
- Any seller or dispensary of a controlled substance, including, but not limited to, marijuana.
- Any adult entertainment business.
- Any casino or entities that sponsor or promote gambling activities.
NJCAA Bylaw
D.3. Name, Image & Likeness:
D.3.a. A member institution may allow a student-athlete to receive compensation for Name, Image, and Likeness, provided it is following local, state, and federal law.
D.3.a.i. There must be an exchange of goods/services (Quid Pro Quo).
D.3.b Student-athletes are permitted to have a professional service provider for NIL purposes only.
D.3.c. The following acts remain prohibited with regards to Name, Image & Likeness:
D.3.c.i. Representatives of a Member College cannot directly pay student-athletes.
D.3.c. ii. Cannot be contingent upon enrollment at a Member College.
D.3.c.iii. Cannot be based on athletic performance