The National Letter of Intent is a letter you sign that commits you to a school and acknowledges an agreement to give you an athletic scholarship or other forms of financial aid to play sports for the school. If you sign a letter, it is your official end to the athletic recruiting season. Once the letter is signed, no other schools may contact you.
The signing date varies depending on the sport but most are signed in the early spring on “National Signing Day.” The letter binds you and the school together for one year. You only have to sign the letter this one time and your scholarship is renewed every year you remain in good standing. It does not guarantee playing time but only the scholarship for one year. These letters can be signed at any time although most are signed on the same day.
Let your high school coach, athletic director, principal and local newspaper know about your success. This is important and you should be recognized for your hard work.
Coaches will mail you two copies of the letter to sign, once you fax back an original, Congratualations! You are now a scholarship athlete. It is also important to note that the letter is pending upon acceptance to the college. Signing the letter should be a very happy time for you, all of your hard work has paid off and now you can take a little break before kicking that strength and conditioning program into high gear!
View the National Letter of Intent Signing Dates
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