1. Kennesaw State Compliance NLI and Eligibility October 18, 2012

2. Presentation agenda Halloween Stories/Movies Mission Statement NLI/Financial Aid Initial Eligibility Transfer Eligibility In Closing….It’s a Wrap

3. Halloween Stories Candy-jacked my last year of trick or treating Best Halloween Movies  Scream is my favorite Halloween movie  Cindy hates Halloween movies!

4. Mission Statement The Kennesaw State University Compliance Office strives to provide a comprehensive compliance program with a focus on four general elements: rules education, policies and procedures, monitoring and self-reporting. This focus allows us to protect the integrity of the University, while fostering a culture of compliance and institutional control as required by the NCAA. Our visibility and availability are important aspects of providing a proactive approach as we assist the University, our student-athletes, institutional staff and donors/boosters in understanding the complex nature of NCAA rules.

5. National Letter of Intent Requirements for Offer of Athletic Aid High school/Prep school PSA must register with NCAA EC High School/Prep school PSA must be placed on NCAA EC IRL High School/Prep school or transfer PSA must complete amateurism certification questions with the NCAA EC 13.9.1

6. National Letter of Intent Written Offer Before Signing Date Not permissible prior to August 1 of PSA’s senior year in high school On or after August 1 of PSA’s senior year in high school:  May indicate in writing that grant-in-aid will be offered  May not permit PSA to sign a form indicating acceptance of such award prior to initial signing date 13.9.2.2

7. Q & A Q: May a coach verbally communicate his or her intention to offer athletic aid prior to August 1 st of PSA’s senior year?

8. Q & A A: Yes January 14, 2011 Ed Column

9. NLI/Publicity Media Presence KSU may not permit a media entity to be present during any recruiting contact made by coaching staff member Applies to on or off-campus contacts 13.10.1

10. NLI/Publicity Comments Before Signing KSU may not comment about PSA’s ability or contribution PSA might make to team KSU may not comment in any manner as to likelihood PSA will sign with us KSU may only confirm recruitment of PSA 13.10.2

11. NLI/Publicity PSA’s Visit KSU may not publicize (or arrange for the publicity) of a PSA’s visit to campus PSA may not participate in team activities that would make public or media aware of visit KSU may not introduce PSA at public function (contest or awards banquet) 13.10.5/6

12. NLI/Publicity Media Releases KSU may only announce signing after PSA has signed NLI KSU is responsible for signings on campus  No media can be around 13.10.9 & 13.10.9.5

13. NLI/Publicity Process for Releases 1.NLI is signed by PSA and returned 2.Compliance reviews NLI to ensure validity 3.If valid, compliance adds name to NLI Signings/List spreadsheet 4.Compliance e-mails list to coaching staff, sports information, program administrator and SASS 5.Coach and sports information may now publicly speak of or issue release regarding signing of that PSA

14. Q & A Q: After a prospect’s NLI has been approved, which of the following are permissible? a.Unlimited contacts b.Voluntarily workout in KSU facilities in presence of strength and conditioning staff c.Texting and IM’ing allowed d.All of the above

15. Q & A A: e.All of the above Please note that strength and conditioning staff my not work with the prospect prior to enrollment in summer school. August 27, 2010 Interp

16. Initial Eligibility

17. Qualifier Graduate 16 Core Courses  4 Years of English  3 Years of Math  2 Years of Natural or Physical Science  1 Year of Additional English, Math, or Science  2 Years of Social Science  4 Years of Additional Sliding Scale Index 14.3.1.1

18. Initial Eligibility Nonqualifier Does not satisfy the requirements for a Qualifier Not eligible for practice, competition or athletic aid during the first year of full time enrollment Must fulfill an academic year in residence 14.3.2.1

19. Initial Eligibility NCAA EC Requirements Official Transcript must be submitted by high school Test Score must be submitted by appropriate testing agency through an official test-score report PSA must designate code 9999 to have test score submitted

20. Initial Eligibility Temporary Certification Recruited Student-Athlete – has 21 days to participate in workouts without being certified  May not provide athletic aid to student-athlete during this time period (tuition, fees, room, meals, books) Nonrecruited Student-Athlete – has 45 days to participate in workouts without being certified  May not provide athletic aid to student-athlete during this time period (tuition, fees, room, meal, books) 14.3.5.1

21. Initial Eligibility All Initial Eligibility Evaluations Completed by Compliance Office Process 1.Initial Eligibility Evaluations completed for all prospects that make official visit; or 2.At the request of coaching staff (recommended for potential NLI Signees) a.Coach uploads copies of transcript on Jumpforward b.Coach requests evaluation to Cindy c.Cindy completes evaluation through Jumpforward d.Cindy notifies coach and SASS that evaluation has been completed e.Coach reviews information, especially the notes sections and takes appropriate action

22. Transfer Eligibility

23. Two-Year Transfers Qualifier (on or after 8.1.12) One full-time semester at two-year school Minimum GPA of 2.5 Completed average of 12 hours of transferable degree credits for each full-time semester Meet 6 hour requirement Meet Percentage of Degree Requirement 14.5.4.1

24. Transfer Eligibility Two-Year Transfers Nonqualifier (on or after 8.1.12) Graduated from two-year school Completed 48 semester hours of transferrable degree credits  Six hours of transferable English credits  Three hours of transferable Math credits  Three hours of transferable natural/physical science credit Attended two-year school full-time for three semesters 2.5 GPA Meet 6-hour requirement Meet percentage of degree requirement 14.5.4.2.1

25. Transfer Eligibility Four-Year Transfers One-Time Transfer Exception Sport other than baseball, basketball Student has not already transferred from another 4-year school At time of transfer, student would have been academically eligible at previous school  Not required to meet percentage of degree requirements at previous school Previous school must certify in writing they have no objection to granting the one-time transfer exception 14.5.5.2.10

26. Transfer Eligibility Four-Year Transfers (Continued) Must also meet 6 hour requirement Must Meet Percentage of Degree Requirements 14.5.5.2.10

27. Transfer Eligibility All Transfers: Must Meet Credit Hour Requirements  One Semester = 6 Credits  One Academic Year/Two Semesters = 24 Credits  Three Semester = 30 Credits  Four Semesters = 6 Credits 14.5.5.2.10

28. Transfer Eligibility Four-Year Transfers – Eligibility for Athletic Aid May only receive athletic aid during first academic year if he or she would have been academically eligible to compete during the next regular academic term at previous institution. 14.5.5.4

29. Transfer Eligibility Preliminary Transfer Credit Evaluations Process Coach submits Preliminary Transfer Credit Evaluation form and copy of all transcript to compliance Compliance e-mails documents to Admissions and Registrar’s Offices Admissions and Registrar liaisons complete their portion and submit back to compliance Compliance completes eligibility evaluation, noting possible exceptions and concerns Compliance e-mails completed document to Head Coach and SASS 14.5.5.4

30. In Closing….It’s a Wrap!

31. Official Visit Paperwork Submitted prior to approval Official Visit Request Form Copy of PSA’s official transcript(s) Copy of PSA’s test scores from ACT/SAT testing center Tentative itinerary

32. In Closing….It’s a Wrap! S-A Host Receipt and PSA Guidelines Forms: Complete forms on Jumpforward “Submit” to Cindy for “approval” This enables printing PSA and Host signs at beginning of visit Complete OV Summary Meals Form Submit to Business Office with Expense Report

33. In Closing….It’s a Wrap! Any Questions? Comments? Sarcastic Remarks? Thank You for Your Time!