Frequently Asked Questions For Foreign Students
What are the eligibility requirements for foreign students
If you have never previously enrolled as a full-time student in
a university (the use of the word university is important because
college/collegiate often implies secondary school), you must meet
minimum academic standards in order to be eligible for practice,
competition and athletics financial aid your first year. The
minimum required standards will vary depending on the country.
These standards are outlined in the NCAA's Guide to International
Academic Standards for Athletics Eligibility.
Also, you will need a minimum score on the SAT or the ACT. Foreign
students MUST take the SAT or the ACT. Other tests, such as the
TOEFL or the TWSE, are not acceptable. For more information on the
SAT, please contact Educational Testing Service or College Board
Online. For information on the ACT, please contact www.act.org.
If you are currently enrolled (or have previously been enrolled)
as a full-time student at a university in a foreign country, you
will be considered a transfer student after enrolling at an NCAA
university. Please see the NCAA Transfer Guide for more information
on your eligibility.
Can you forward information on NCAA universities that
offer my sport?
You will need to contact each university on your own. Since
telephone calls from foreign countries can be expensive, we suggest
using the Internet for your research. Most universities have Web
pages with information about their athletics programs. A list of
links to college Web pages can be found in the NCAA's College
Sports Links Section.













