Alabama
Permitted
AHSAA
High school athletes may earn NIL compensation under AHSAA bylaws; school facilities, logos, and uniforms cannot be used.
NIL Resource
NIL Rules by State: A Guide for High School Athletes
Name, Image, and Likeness rules for high school athletes are set by each state's athletic association — not the NCAA. Use this guide to see where your state stands and what's allowed before signing a deal.
Educational summary only. Always confirm current rules with your state association and a qualified advisor.
Permitted
Restricted
Prohibited
Alaska
Permitted
ASAA
ASAA permits NIL deals; no use of school marks and no pay-for-play.
Arizona
Permitted
AIA
AIA allows NIL with restrictions on school IP and prohibited categories (alcohol, tobacco, gambling, adult).
Arkansas
Permitted
AAA
AAA permits NIL activities outside of team activities and without school branding.
California
Permitted
CIF
CIF allows NIL deals; athletes cannot wear school uniforms or use marks in promotions.
Colorado
Permitted
CHSAA
CHSAA permits NIL with standard category and IP restrictions.
Connecticut
Permitted
CIAC
CIAC allows NIL; athletes must self-report deals and avoid school endorsements.
Delaware
Permitted
DIAA
DIAA permits NIL with no team or school identifiers.
Florida
Permitted
FHSAA
FHSAA allows NIL via Policy 9.9; no school logos, uniforms, facilities, or coach involvement.
Georgia
Permitted
GHSA
GHSA permits NIL deals with restrictions on school marks and prohibited categories.
Hawaii
Permitted
HHSAA
HHSAA allows NIL with standard prohibited categories.
Idaho
Permitted
IHSAA
IHSAA permits NIL activities; school branding is off-limits.
Illinois
Permitted
IHSA
IHSA permits NIL with no school IP, no pay-for-play, no recruiting inducements.
Indiana
Permitted
IHSAA
IHSAA permits NIL with category and IP restrictions.
Iowa
Permitted
IHSAA / IGHSAU
IHSAA / IGHSAU allow NIL with standard restrictions.
Kansas
Permitted
KSHSAA
KSHSAA permits NIL deals outside team activities.
Kentucky
Permitted
KHSAA
KHSAA permits NIL with no school marks and no pay-for-play.
Louisiana
Permitted
LHSAA
LHSAA permits NIL with standard restrictions.
Maine
Permitted
MPA
MPA allows NIL with standard prohibited categories and no school IP.
Maryland
Permitted
MPSSAA
MPSSAA permits NIL deals; school branding is restricted.
Massachusetts
Permitted
MIAA
MIAA permits NIL with standard restrictions.
Michigan
Permitted
MHSAA
MHSAA allows NIL effective 2023; no school marks or facilities.
Minnesota
Permitted
MSHSL
MSHSL permits NIL with restrictions on team activities and school IP.
Mississippi
Restricted
MHSAA
MHSAA permits NIL only outside the high school setting and with significant restrictions.
Missouri
Permitted
MSHSAA
MSHSAA permits NIL with standard restrictions.
Montana
Permitted
MHSA
MHSA permits NIL with category and IP restrictions.
Nebraska
Permitted
NSAA
NSAA permits NIL deals outside team activities.
Nevada
Permitted
NIAA
NIAA permits NIL with standard restrictions.
New Hampshire
Permitted
NHIAA
NHIAA permits NIL with standard restrictions.
New Jersey
Permitted
NJSIAA
NJSIAA was an early adopter; NIL permitted with no school marks and no recruiting inducements.
New Mexico
Permitted
NMAA
NMAA permits NIL with standard restrictions.
New York
Permitted
NYSPHSAA
NYSPHSAA allows NIL effective 2023 with prohibited categories and no school IP.
North Carolina
Permitted
NCHSAA
NCHSAA permits NIL with standard restrictions.
North Dakota
Permitted
NDHSAA
NDHSAA permits NIL with standard restrictions.
Ohio
Permitted
OHSAA
OHSAA permits NIL with restrictions on school branding and prohibited categories.
Oklahoma
Permitted
OSSAA
OSSAA permits NIL outside team activities.
Oregon
Permitted
OSAA
OSAA permits NIL with standard restrictions.
Pennsylvania
Permitted
PIAA
PIAA permits NIL with restrictions on school marks and prohibited categories.
Rhode Island
Permitted
RIIL
RIIL permits NIL with standard restrictions.
South Carolina
Permitted
SCHSL
SCHSL permits NIL with standard restrictions.
South Dakota
Permitted
SDHSAA
SDHSAA permits NIL with standard restrictions.
Tennessee
Permitted
TSSAA
TSSAA permits NIL with restrictions on school IP and prohibited categories.
Texas
Restricted
UIL / TAPPS
UIL bylaw prohibits compensation tied to participation; very narrow NIL pathways remain (e.g., private school athletes via TAPPS may have more flexibility).
Utah
Permitted
UHSAA
UHSAA permits NIL with standard restrictions.
Vermont
Permitted
VPA
VPA permits NIL with standard restrictions.
Virginia
Permitted
VHSL
VHSL permits NIL with restrictions on school IP and prohibited categories.
Washington
Permitted
WIAA
WIAA permits NIL with standard restrictions.
West Virginia
Permitted
WVSSAC
WVSSAC permits NIL with standard restrictions.
Wisconsin
Permitted
WIAA
WIAA permits NIL with standard restrictions.
Wyoming
Permitted
WHSAA
WHSAA permits NIL with standard restrictions.
District of Columbia
Permitted
DCSAA
DCSAA permits NIL with standard restrictions.
Frequently asked questions
What states allow NIL for high school athletes?
As of 2025, nearly every state high school association permits some form of NIL activity. Texas and a small number of others still maintain significant restrictions.
Can a high school athlete lose eligibility from an NIL deal?
Yes — most commonly from using school marks or facilities, endorsing prohibited categories, accepting performance-based pay, or receiving deals that act as recruiting inducements.
Do high school NIL deals need to be reported?
Most state associations require athletes or their schools to disclose NIL agreements. Check your state association's NIL policy for specifics.
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