Different Divisions = Different Scholarships
Swimming and Diving Scholarships by Division
By Kyle Haflich|March 17, 2022
When going through the recruiting process, it is important to know the different divisions that are offered for swimming and diving in college. There is NCAA Division I, II, III,...
Money Talk
How to Ask Your College Coach for More Money
By Anna Garrett|January 25, 2022
As college athletes, we get the benefit of playing the sport we love while (hopefully) getting some of our education paid for. Some athletes receive the privilege of full-ride scholarships,...
Flaws in Scholarship Policy
Imbalances between Equivalency and Headcount Sports
By Katie Lever, M.A.|January 24, 2022
In a perfect world, athletic scholarships would be simple and all college athletes would have four-year, guaranteed, full-ride scholarships, but the reality of the college sports industry is much more...
Different Divisions
Athletic Scholarships by Division
By 2aDays Staff|January 19, 2022
Just about every athlete aiming to play in college has the opportunity – or the goal – to get an athletic scholarship. Barring NCAA Division III schools, which only distribute...
Money
9 Tips for Applying for (and Winning) Scholarships
By Madison Machado|January 11, 2022
Scholarships are an amazing way to help pay for college. College tuition is an extreme financial burden and schools don’t give nearly enough merit. Not all athletes can rely on...
Will You Get Accepted?
Need-Blind Versus Need-Aware Admissions Policy
By Kelli Prange|January 7, 2022
Have you ever wondered whether your financial situation will impact whether you get accepted to the college of your dreams? Well, it depends on the college. Colleges follow one of...
Scholarship Differences
Difference between a Full Scholarship, Partial Scholarship, and Walk-On
By Dylan Tehada|December 2, 2021
One of the most frequently asked questions about college sports is how scholarships and financial assistance works. There are varying degrees of financial assistance and classifications that do not guarantee...
How To Negotiate
3 Tips to Negotiate for a Higher Scholarship
By Brendan Duffy|November 19, 2021
When being recruited to play a sport, whether it is Division 1 or 2, NAIA, or JuCo, you will (hopefully!) be getting an athletic scholarship. This week, we talked about...
How To Negotiate
When to Ask Your Coach for a Higher Scholarship
By Noah Fisher|November 16, 2021
One of the biggest stressors for college athletes is money. Athletes can feel unsure how to handle their financial aid from the school, and sometimes you might feel like you...
Money
Student Loans Survival Guide
By Brayden Koch|November 15, 2021
Being a college athlete can be challenging when it comes to balancing all your responsibilities. One of the most important of which is juggling money, especially student loans. Worry no...
Be Aware
Shortfalls of Athletic Scholarships
By Paramveer Chohan|October 20, 2021
Non-athlete students often make the mistake of assuming that the life of a student-athlete is privileged. People with these assumptions typically cite athletic scholarships as one of the reasons for...
Money
FAFSA: What You Need to Know
By Anna Garrett|October 18, 2021
Our goal as student-athletes is to get a full-ride scholarship so we can pursue our education for free. This is a nice idea, but it’s unrealistic in most cases. This...
Division III
What Makes Division III Scholarships Different
By Brayden Koch|October 11, 2021
When deciding to play a sport in college, you need to consider a lot of variables. These include school culture, academics, coaching staff, team success, and how you will afford...
List of Scholarships
NAIA Scholarships by Sport
By Chandler Frumin|September 20, 2021
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, or the NAIA, offers over $600M in scholarships every year. Founded in 1937, the NAIA consists of about 300 member institutions with approximately 65,000...
Social Media & Scholarships
Recruiting Horror Stories: Facebook Almost Cost me my Athletic Scholarship
By Keirsten Sires|September 6, 2021
When asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, my friend Madi would excitedly respond with, “the first girl to play for the Yankees.” Madi began playing competitive...
