More Amateurism information.
The NCAA requires that all student-athletes maintain amateur status to compete at the NCAA level. Per NCAA Bylaw 12.1.2 Amateur Status. An individual loses amateur status and thus shall not be eligible for intercollegiate competition in a particular sport if the individual:
(a) Uses athletics skill (directly or indirectly) for pay in any form in that sport.
(b) Accepts a promise of pay even if such pay is to be received following completion of intercollegiate athletics participation.
(c) Signs a contract or commitment of any kind to play professional athletics, regardless of its legal enforceability or any consideration received, except as permitted in Bylaw 12.2.5.1;
(d) Receives, directly or indirectly, a salary, reimbursement of expenses or any other form of financial assistance from a professional sports organization based on athletics skill or participation, except as permitted by NCAA rules and regulations.
(e) Competes on any professional athletics team per Bylaw 12.02.12, even if no pay or remuneration for expenses was received, except as permitted in Bylaw 12.2.3.2.1;
(f) After initial full-time collegiate enrollment, enters into a professional draft
(g) Enters into an agreement with an agent.
