General Description
Policy Summary:
The Trinity University Athletics NIL policy has been developed in accordance with Texas State Law and the NCAA NIL Policy to assist student-athletes and third parties seeking to maximize NIL opportunities. Questions should be directed to the NCAA Senior Compliance Officer, Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance, Julie Jenkins.
Policy Content
Student-athletes will have the opportunity to earn compensation for the use of their Name, Image, and Likeness provided:
- The compensation is not provided by Trinity University, or an officer, director, employee, or agent of the institution; and
- The compensation is not provided in exchange for athletic performance e.g., pay-for-play, as a recruiting inducement, or as an extra benefit to remain enrolled at Trinity University.
- Any compensation earned by a student-athlete shall not be for an endorsement of alcohol, tobacco products, ecigarettes or any other type of nicotine delivery device, anabolic steroids, sports betting, casino gambling, a firearm the student athlete cannot legally purchase, or a sexually oriented business as defined by state law.
Student-athletes may not participate in a NIL activity during official team activities. Official team activities are any activities with an athletic or academic purpose involving student-athletes at the direction of, or supervised by, one or more of Trinity University’s coaching or administrative staff. Such activities include, but are not limited, to the following:
- Practices and conditioning activities
- Competition
- Organized team community service events
- Organized team promotional events
Student-Athletes are prohibited from using Trinity University intellectual property including, but not limited to, uniforms, registered trademarks, products protected by copyright or official logos, marks, or colors.
Student-athletes may secure representation (agent or lawyer) for the sole purpose of representing them in matters for the use of their Name, Image, and Likeness and not for future professional athletic contract negotiations. An agent representing a student-athlete must be registered with the state and comply with state and federal law. An attorney representing a student-athlete must be licensed to practice law.
The Trinity University Athletic Department has partnered with INFLCR to facilitate branding of student-athletes and NIL activity disclosure. Regardless of securing a written contract, in order to comply with NCAA rules and to ensure future eligibility at Trinity University, student-athletes must disclose ANY agreements made for the use of Name, Image, and Likeness by completing the NIL Disclosure and Attestation Form through the INFLCR app. Information and instructions on this process is provided during your INFLCR registration and can be found in the INFLCR Learning Portal by watching the mobile video. This form must be submitted seven days before the NIL agreement goes into effect.
The duration of a contract for representation of a student-athlete or compensation for the use of their Name, Image, and Likeness may not extend beyond participation within an athletics program at Trinity University. A contract for compensation for the use of the Name, Image, and Likeness for a student-athlete under 18 years of age shall be executed on the student-athlete’s behalf by their parent or legal guardian.
NIL income earned is subject to state and/or federal taxes. Trinity University Athletics cannot provide specific tax advice to student athletes. All tax questions should be directed to a tax professional.
Pell Grant or need-based financial aid could be impacted based on compensation from Name, Image and Likeness. Questions should be directed to the Trinity University Office of Student Financial Services.
Violations of this policy and/or violations of NCAA rules may result in additional education requirements, roster removal, ineligibility, and/or scholarship termination. The Athletic Director or his/her designee will determine the appropriate penalties in accordance with the University’s Personal Conduct Policies outlined in the Student Handbook and/or other applicable policies.
International student-athletes are not permitted to enter into any NIL agreements. If you have any questions, please consult theTrinity University International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS).
The Trinity University Athletic Department has signed an agreement with INFLCR and Game Plan to offer student-athletes the State of Texas mandated financial literacy, debt management, time management, financial aid, brand building, and educational workshops focusing on the areas of Name, Image, and Likeness. A minimum of 5 hours of financial literacy education is required for all student-athletes at the beginning of their first and third years of athletics participation
An employee of the institution is allowed to assist currently enrolled student-athletes with earning compensation from the use of their name, image, or likeness and can facilitate these opportunities for those students.However, HB2804 prohibits an institution, a third-party entity acting on the institution’s behalf, or an employee of the institution or third-party entity from:
- acting as an athlete agent for the student-athlete;
- being compensated by the student-athlete or third-party for their assistance;
- attempting to influence the student-athlete’s choice of professional representation;
- or attempting to diminish opportunities from competing third parties.
- Additionally, staff members may not give legal or tax advice. Student-athletes are encouraged to seek and research reputable outside counsel when pursuing NIL opportunities
Performance Evaluation
Consequences of Policy Violation:
Violations of this policy and/or violations of NCAA rules may result in additional education requirements, roster removal, ineligibility, and/or scholarship termination. The Athletic Director or his/her designee will determine the appropriate penalties in accordance with the University’s Personal Conduct Policies outlined in the Student Handbook and/or other applicable policies.
Revision Management
Revision History Log:
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| v3.0 | 7/12/2024 1:49 PM | Pamela Mota |
| v2.0 | 2/10/2022 7:51 AM | Eric Maloof |
| v1.0 | 1/11/2022 12:09 PM | Holly Warfel |
Vice President Approval:
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Name: |
Title: |
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| Eric Maloof | Vice President for Enrollment Management |