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Name, Image, and Likeness Policy 
 
Pursuant NCAA legislation, effective July 1, 2021, Savannah State University may not prohibit intercollegiate student-athletes from receiving compensation from their name, image, and likeness. 
Student-athletes at Savannah State University are permitted to receive compensation for the use of their name, image, and likeness under the following terms and conditions:
  1. NIL compensation must be commensurate with market value and cannot be provided in exchange for athletics performance or attendance at Savannah State University.
  1. All NIL contracts and deals (including paid, unpaid or in-kind) must be reported to Savannah State University’s compliance office through the FrontRush Software system. You will notify the compliance office via e-mail that you need to report your contract/deal and the form will be sent to you. This disclosure is required.
  1. Student-athletes are not permitted to miss class, department, or team related activities for opportunities related to NIL compensation.
  1. NIL compensation may only be provided by a third party, unaffiliated with Savannah State University. Employees of Savannah State University 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.
  1. Student-athletes may only use an agent or attorney for the purposes of securing NIL compensation. Student-athletes cannot secure agents or attorneys for the purpose of future representation in professional sports without risking their athletics eligibility. Any agent used for NIL purposes must be licensed in the state of Georgia, and any attorney used for NIL purposes must be a member in good standing of The Georgia Bar.
  1. Any student-athlete under the age of 18 must have a NIL contract approved by the probate division of the circuit court or any other division of the circuit court that has guardianship jurisdiction.
  1. Student-athletes may not enter into a contract for compensation of NIL if the contract or company:
    1. Conflicts with a Savannah State University contract; Examples:
      1. Apparel
      2. Media
      3. Food and Beverage
    2. Is inconsistent with Savannah State University mission and values;
    3. Is unlawful and/or obscene
    4. Is related to sport wagering or a substance on the NCAA banned substance list
  1. The use of Savannah State University trademarks and logos is not permitted
  1. The use of Savannah State facilities is not permitted unless the facility is rented out through the athletics department.
  1. All international student-athletes are required to follow all government rules and regulations related to employment. Please contact International Student services for clarification.
  1. Eligibility for Pell Grant and all other forms of need-based financial aid could be impacted by receipt of NIL compensation. Questions should be directed to the Savannah State University student financial services.
  1. Please be aware that your NIL activities may have personal tax implications. These obligations are dependent upon individual circumstances and may require consultation with a tax professional.
  1. As of July 1, 2021, there are no federal or Georgia state laws that address NIL activities. If any such laws are passed, to the extent such laws would conflict with the language in these guidelines, those laws would be controlling and it would be the student-athlete's responsibility to ensure the student athlete's agreements for NIL and professional services are in compliance with those laws. If a student-athlete is a resident of a state other than Georgia, the student-athlete should also consult that state's laws to determine their applicability.