Rocky Mountain College Athletics Name Image Likeness (NIL) Policy

• Student-athletes may earn compensation for their NIL.  Such compensation must be within fair market value and must be for actual work/services performed.
• Rocky Mountain College, the athletic department, and/or staff members may not compensate or arrange compensation to a current Student Athlete or prospective student-athlete for her or his NIL.
• Representatives of Athletics Interests ("Boosters") may only compensate or arrange compensation to a Student Athlete or Potential Student Athlete if such compensation is with a business/company in which the Booster has a direct relationship (owner, employee, etc.)
• Compensation may not be provided to a Student Athlete/ Potential Student Athlete in exchange for athletic performance or attendance at Rocky Mountain College.
• The expectation is that NIL compensation opportunities will not conflict with academic or team related activities.
• Student Athletes/Potential Student Athletes will NOT be allowed to use College or athletic department related marks and logos, including all aspects of the uniform.
• Student Athletes will not be permitted to enter into NIL agreements with gambling/sports wagering vendors or any vendors associated with athletic performance enhancing drugs.
• The use of athletic department facilities will require approval in advance (location agreements, including waiver of liability forms and applicable rental fees). Rental and waiver of liability agreements will be coordinated with RMC Athletic Director for Sport Operations.
• Student Athletes must disclose within five business days of any NIL agreements to the athletic department using the form below.
  • https://forms.gle/C8tKzZoFzEHuHwMs7
• The duration of a contract for representation of Student Athlete or compensation for the use of NIL should extend only through participation in an athletic program at RMC.
• Student Athletes may secure representation (agent or lawyer), ONLY for NIL and NOT for future professional athletic contract negotiations. Student Athletes cannot have entered into any such written or oral agreements for NIL prior to 7/1/21.
• A Student Athlete under the age of 18 years will need to have parent/legal guardian approval prior to entering into any contract for compensation for his or her NIL.
• International Student Athletes should not enter into any NIL agreements without the guidance from the Rocky Mountain College to guard against any potential immigration issues.
• Pell Grant or need based financial aid could be impacted based on compensation from NIL. Those questions should be directed to the RMC  Financial Services Office.
• Rocky Mountain College Athletics will continue to assess the NIL landscape and is prepared to modify these guidelines, if necessary.