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NIL Guides for Student Athletes

Straight answers to the questions every athlete actually Googles — taxes, state rules, landing deals, pricing, and building a brand. No jargon, no fluff.

Taxes & Money

How NIL Taxes Work for Student Athletes

NIL money is self-employment income. Here is exactly how much to set aside, when taxes are due, and what you can write off.

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Compliance

NIL Rules by State: What Student Athletes Need to Know

CSC / NIL Go reporting, state laws, school policies, and NCAA rules all stack on top of each other. Here is how to figure out which apply to you.

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Getting Started

How to Land Your First NIL Deal

You do not need 100K followers. Here is the exact playbook to find brands, pitch, and close your first deal.

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Getting Started

How to Build an NIL Media Kit That Brands Love

Your media kit is your athlete resume. Here is exactly what to include and how to make brands say yes.

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Taxes & Money

How to Price Your NIL Deals and Sponsored Posts

Stop undercharging. Here is how to price posts, appearances, and packages using real benchmarks.

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Personal Brand

How to Grow Your Social Media as a Student Athlete

More engaged followers means more deals. Here is a sustainable content strategy built for busy athletes.

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Getting Started

The Professional NIL Media Kit for Student Athletes (Free)

Your media kit is your resume for brands. Here is what makes it look professional — and how to build a free NIL media kit in minutes.

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Taxes & Money

NIL Taxes 101: A Beginner's Guide for Student Athletes

New to getting paid? NIL Taxes 101 covers the basics every student athlete needs — what is taxable, how much to save, and what to do first.

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Taxes & Money

NIL Money Management for Students: Make Your Earnings Last

NIL money can vanish fast. Here is simple money management for students — how to budget, save, and make your earnings last.

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Getting Started

What Is NIL? A Beginner’s Guide for Student Athletes

New to name, image, and likeness? Start here. What NIL actually means, how deals work, and the first steps to getting paid.

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Compliance

NIL Go Reporting: How to Report Your Deals and Stay Eligible

Division I athletes must report deals of $600+ through NIL Go. Here is what NIL Go is, what to submit, and the deadlines that protect your eligibility.

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Compliance

The House Settlement Explained: Revenue Sharing and What It Means for You

Schools can now pay athletes directly. Here is the House settlement in plain English — revenue sharing, the cap, the clearinghouse, and what it means for your NIL.

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Compliance

NIL and the Transfer Portal: Keeping Your Deals When You Move

Thinking about transferring? Here is how NIL deals travel with you, what changes at your new school, and how to protect the money you have lined up.

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Getting Started

NIL for High School Athletes: State Rules and How to Start

Most states now allow high school NIL. Here is how to know if you are eligible, the rules to follow, and how to start building your brand early.

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Taxes & Money

How NIL Income Affects Financial Aid and FAFSA

NIL income can affect need-based financial aid and FAFSA. Here is how it works, what to watch for, and how to plan so a good year does not cost you aid.

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Getting Started

How to Choose an NIL Platform: What to Look For

Fees, compliance, media kits, data control — here is how to evaluate an NIL platform and pick the one that actually helps you earn and stay eligible.

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