This is a rapidly evolving area and as such will be subject to ongoing review and revision as circumstances, laws and regulations change. The full policy is more detailed and addresses NIL definitions, activities, compensation, restrictions, the use of agents or professional services, use of Rollins logos and Rollins facilities use as well as guidelines for disclosing NIL activities and financial aid and tax implications.
Effective July 1, 2021, student-athletes in the state of Florida may earn compensation for use of their name, image or likeness (NIL) without affecting their athletics eligibility or grant-in-aid. Student-athletes earning NIL compensation must do so in accordance with the Florida NIL Law (Section 1006.74, Florida Statutes).
Any agreements involving Name, Image, and Likeness entered into prior to July 1, 2021 are not covered under the NCAA or Rollins Athletics policies and would be subject to previous NCAA Rules regarding NIL, including mandatory reporting of violations of those Rules.
State law requires that NIL compensation must be commensurate with market value and cannot be provided in exchange for athletics performance or attendance at Rollins College.
NIL compensation may only be provided by a third party unaffiliated with Rollins College.
Employees of Rollins College and its direct support organizations (including coaches and athletics staff members) cannot compensate, assist, or arrange for compensation to be directed to a current or prospective student-athlete.
In accordance with Florida Statute, Rollins College may not restrict enrolled student-athletes from earning compensation for use of their name, image, or likeness (NIL) when they are not engaged in official team activities or from obtaining professional representation to secure name, image, and likeness opportunities.
