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To register for the NCAA as a high school student, you must create an account on the NCAA Eligibility Center website, provide your personal and educational information, complete the amateurism questionnaire, and pay the registration fee. It is recommended to register during your junior year and also have your official high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores (if required) sent directly to the Eligibility Center. 

Registration process

  • Create an account: Go to the NCAA Eligibility Center website and choose between a free profile page (for Division III schools or undecided) or a paid certification account.
  • Provide information: Fill out your personal contact information (use a valid email you'll have access to after high school) and detail your education and sports participation history.
  • Complete the questionnaire: Answer the questions on the amateurism questionnaire to certify your status as an amateur athlete.
  • Pay the fee: Pay the registration fee for a certification account online via debit, credit card, or e-check ($110 for domestic students, $170 for international students). Fee waivers are available if you have received an SAT or ACT fee waiver.
  • Send official documents:
    • Request that your high school sends your official transcript directly to the Eligibility Center. This can be done once you have completed at least six semesters.
    • If your school requires it, arrange to have your SAT or ACT scores sent directly from the testing company by including the NCAA Eligibility Center code (9999) when you register for the test. As of January 2023, test scores are no longer required for Division I and II athletes, but some schools may still request them for admission. 

Important considerations

  • Timeline: While you can start as early as sophomore year, the NCAA recommends registering at the beginning of your junior year.
  • Eligibility: You must be certified by the Eligibility Center to compete in NCAA Division I or II athletics.
  • Multiple high schools: If you attended more than one high school, you must send a transcript from each one. 
  • For specific requirements, check out this helpful resource, as well as this one,  or see your counselor.