U.S. College Info

U.S. College Info

It can seem extremely overwhelming as families begin to navigate the U.S. College system.  The differences between the U.S. and Canada are vast, and there is a large amount of misinformaton circulating.  Please use the resources below for the most up-to-date information available, and remember the following!

  • Grade 9 DOES matter to the U.S.!  Grade 9 marks count towards your player's GPA, so the Canadian thinking (only Grade 11 matters) needs to change early.
  • Very few full-ride scholarships exist, even for the very best players.  A combination of Athletic/Academic scholarships is usually required to reduce the cost of education.  The higher a player's grades are, the easier they become to recruit, as Coaches understand their eligibility for higher Academic Scholarships, taking the pressure off the Athletic Scholarship budget.

NCAA - International Eligibility Package

International_Guide.pdf

NJCAA - International Information

https://www.njcaa.org/compete/faqs