Notes: The current regulations prohibit student-athletes from monetizing their NIL. However, MHSAA administration has confirmed this is “a discussion on the table” and current inquiries around student-athlete NIL opportunities are being handled on a case-by-case basis. Following the May meeting, the following regulation was updated by the Representative Council of the MHSAA related to NIL and amateurism within MHSAA regulations:
“Regulation 1, Section 11, Interpretation 150: A student may never be paid or given merchandise or privileges in exchange for a commercial endorsement, autograph, photograph or appearance fee based upon athletic participation, ability, achievements or potential in MHSAA tournament sports. A student may not pose the school’s athletic uniform to promote a for-profit or non-profit non-school commercial enterprise, even if the student is not paid for the endorsement.”
