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What GPA do you need to be eligible for NJCAA?
a 2.0 GPA or higher
They will need to have a minimum accumulation of 18 credit hours with a 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible in Fall 2020. Because the student-athlete was enrolled full-time in spring 2020 academic term beyond the 18th calendar day of the term they can use the fall 2020 academic exceptions.
Do NJCAA athletes get paid?
The following acts remain prohibited in the NJCAA: Institutional employees or boosters making direct payment to athletes; and. Direct payments from the institution in exchange for athletic performance or as a recruiting inducement.
How many credits do you need to be eligible for NJCAA?
Students must maintain full-time status during the season of the sport(s) in which they have chosen to participate (full-time status being 12 credit hours or more).
Do JUCO players get stipend?
In short, yes. Like the NCAA, the NJCAA has three divisions of which DI and DII are permitted to award athletic scholarships. DII JUCO scholarships may cover a student’s full tuition, books/supplies costs, and fees, while DI scholarships may cover these as well as room and board.
Does the NJCAA drug test?
Several drug-screening tests may be conducted during the course of the academic year. The NJCAA may also require a drug-screening test if a team is selected for post-season championship play. The drug screening tests may test for any or all of the drugs contained in the NJCAA Banned-Drug Classes.
What does the NJCAA test for?
How long do you have to stay at JUCO?
The program requires that you attend a junior college full-time for three consecutive years. The first year of your attendance would be devoted to catching up academically.
Can you transfer from JUCO to D1 after 1 year?
You need to graduate from your juco before you can transfer and compete at your new D1 school. If you transfer before you graduate, you may have to wait a year before you can compete.