NIL Go
NIL Go is your resource for navigating the new NIL reporting requirements at the University of San Diego. Created by the College Sports Commission with support from Deloitte, NIL Go provides a simple, secure platform for NCAA Division I student-athletes to report third-party Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals valued at $600 or more. This process ensures compliance with NCAA rules established following the House v. NCAA settlement, protecting both student-athletes’ eligibility and institutional integrity.
Student-Athlete Overview
Report Third-Party NIL Deals at NILGO.COM
NIL Go offers a simple way for student-athletes to report third-party NIL deals to determine compliance with NCAA rules
WHO
NCAA Division 1 student-athletes
WHAT
Third-party Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals with compensation of $600 or above
WHY
To comply with NCAA rules and confidently move forward with deals while your protecting eligibility
Payors Overview
NCAA Division I student-athletes must use NIL Go to report third-party Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals with compensation that equals or exceeds $600 in the aggregate
WHAT TO KNOW
Student-athlete third-Party NIL Deals will be
evaluated based on:
Payor Association – The relationship between the payor and the student-athlete’s school. This is determined according to criteria outlined in the House vs NCAA class action settlement.
Valid Business Purpose (VBP) – Whether the payor is seeking the use of the student-athlete’s NIL for a valid business purpose, meaning to sell a good or
service to the public for profit.
Range of Compensation (RoC) – Whether the
compensation paid to the student-athlete is
commensurate with compensation paid to similarly situated individuals with comparable NIL value.
WHAT TO EXPECT
In reporting deals, student-athletes will:
1. Upload a copy of their contract or deal
documentation.
2. Enter their compensation & deal obligations.
3. Provide the name and contact details of the
organization or individual providing payment
(the payor).
Institution Users will:
Designate payors as “Associated” or “non-
Associated” with their Institution.
NOTE: Payors will not have access to NIL Go. NIL Go Institution Users will have visibility into all reported student-athlete third-party NIL deals at their school only
WHAT TO DO
Provide Student-Athletes With Information
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Provide contracts or deal documentation to student-athletes.
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Be prepared to answer questions if they reach out for information about their deal terms.
Respond to NIL Go Attestation Requests
If a student-athlete reports a deal and your /
your organization’s association status with the
student-athlete’s Institution has not already
been verified by the school, you will be emailed a link to an Attestation Form. If not completed within 5 days, association will be presumed. You will only have to do this once per Institution. You may also be required to describe your business purpose and other supporting details.
NIL Go Frequently Asked Questions
The College Sports Commission is an independent body, established following House vs NCAA, that will be responsible for implementing the Settlement terms governing revenue sharing, student-athlete Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals and roster limits.
NIL Go is an online platform created by the College Sports Commission, with assistance from Deloitte, to evaluate whether third-party NIL deals are made with the purpose of using a student-athlete’s NIL for a valid business purpose and do not exceed a reasonable range of compensation. NCAA rules passed as a result of House vs NCAA Settlement approval regulate these activities.
Division 1 student-athletes must report third-party NIL deals with compensation that equals or exceeds $600 or more in the aggregate. Compensation includes both direct payments and other benefits such as free car leases, gym memberships, etc. New third-party NIL deals must be reported within 5 business days of execution of the NIL contract or otherwise agreement to the contract or payment terms. Existing third-party NIL deals executed before June 7, 2025, only need to be reported if payments continue after June 30, 2025. Such deals must be reported by July 1, 2025.
They first create an account at NILGo.com, by entering their school email, sport, NCAA ID and social media handles. Once their account is verified by their Institution, the student-athlete will enter their deal payment terms, obligations and payor information, and upload their contract or equivalent document. Once entered, they’ll only be able to see their own deals.
Yes. student-athletes may designate one representative (e.g., an agent) to enter deals on their behalf, with final submission being performed by the student-athlete themselves. This representative will have visibility into all the deals reported in NIL Go by that student-athlete.
Each Institution may designate five staff members to access NIL Go. These Users (typically from compliance) approve student-athlete access requests and maintain Payor information. They can see all deals submitted by student-athletes at their Institution only.
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Payor Association – The relationship between the payor and the student-athlete’s school.
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Valid Business Purpose (VBP) – Whether the payor is seeking the use of the student-athlete’s NIL for a valid business purpose, meaning to sell a good or service to the public for profit.
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Range of Compensation (RoC) - RoC is anchored in valuation principles to determine if a student-athlete’s third-party NIL compensation is commensurate with compensation paid to similarly situated individuals with comparable NIL value. The RoC is a deal level calculation that is intended to capture a student-athlete’s unique NIL value based upon multiple factors, including but not limited to, the deal’s performance obligations, the student-athlete’s athletic performance and social media reach, the local market, and the market reach of his or her institution and program. The RoC will also be informed by external benchmarks.
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Once submitted, the deal will show as In Review. Following this, the status will change to:
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More Info – The student-athlete needs to enter missing information (details will be provided).
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Cleared – The deal meets necessary requirements and can proceed.
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Not Cleared – The deal fails to meet necessary requirements.
The deal status will be visible to the student-athlete and the designated Institution Users at their school. Emails will be sent when the status changes. In the future, text notifications will be enabled.
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Revise the deal and resubmit: Student-athletes have the option to work with the payor to renegotiate the deal and resubmit it to NIL Go.
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Cancel the deal: Student-athletes have the option to cancel the deal and refund any money already received.
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Appeal to neutral arbitration: Student-athletes can appeal through a neutral arbitration process to obtain a neutral review of the decision.
If the student-athlete continues with the deal as submitted they may face enforcement consequences, which could include loss of eligibility.
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NILGo.com features a resource center with FAQs and help articles. Logged-in student-athletes, representatives and Institution users can also access support via Chat. Information about the College Sports Commission and House Settlement can be found at collegesportscommission.org
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