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Parkside's NIL Policy

Name, Image, and Likeness
The NCAA issued an interim policy on Name Image and Likeness, effective July 1, 2021, which provided the following guidance to college athletes, recruits, their families and member schools:
  • Individuals can engage in NIL activities that are consistent with the law of the state where the school is located. Colleges and universities may be a resource for state law questions.
  • College athletes who attend a school in a state without an NIL law can engage in this type of activity without violating NCAA rules related to name, image and likeness.
  • Individuals can use a professional services provider for NIL activities.
  • Student-athletes should report NIL activities consistent with state law or school and conference requirements to their school.
Accordingly, The University of Wisconsin-Parkside supports our student-athletes who receive compensation for the use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL) from sources outside the University, and require that student-athlete adheres to the following guidelines:
  1. The student-athlete must fill out a “Name, Image and Likeness Approval” workflow within ARMS/TC&R, which will be sent to the compliance office for approval. The form should be submitted within one (1) week of the NIL agreement. Completion of the form does not constitute an approval. 
  2. There must be Quid Pro Quo (work performed in exchange for compensation), and must be at a “fair market value” rate for those respective activities.
  3. Any use of UW-Parkside Facilities for NIL activities (camps, private lessons, etc.) must be done through a legitimate space rental agreement, with the student-athlete responsible for procuring their own liability insurance.
  4. Any use of UW-Parkside Logos, brand marks, and/or uniforms must be approved by the UW-Parkside Athletic department.
 
General Provisions
A student-athlete’s use of their name, image, and likeness may involve a wide variety of activities including, but not limited to, the following:
  1. Traditional commercials or advertisements for products or services
  2. Student-athletes developing and promoting their own business
  3. Personal appearances
  4. Student-athletes running their own camps or clinics
  5. Providing private lessons (and using their name or image to promote those lessons)
  6. Sponsored social media posts
 
International Students
Before entering into any NIL agreements, international student-athletes should consult with the International Student Services office to understand what their visa permits. 
 
Tax Considerations and Financial Impact
Just like with any job, student-athletes should be mindful that they are liable for all tax implications pertaining to compensation earned for NIL activities. Student-athletes should consult with an appropriate tax professional to discuss the tax implications of any NIL compensation they earn. 
 
Any athletically related aid may be affected due to the compensation of NIL activities. Student-athletes should consult with the Financial Aid Office to determine what impact, if any, NIL activities may have on their annual financial aid awards. 
 
NCAA Restrictions
Student-athletes may not receive compensation in exchange for current or future athletic participation/performance in any UW-Parkside athletic programs. Student-athletes may not miss any academic obligations (e.g. class or tutoring sessions) or required team activities for participation in NIL activities. 
 
If you have any questions or for further information, contact the UW-Parkside Compliance Office