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Who Is Nil Leaving Out?: Challenges And Solutions For International Student-Athletes, Beth D. Solomon, Karina G. Jolly, Sarah Stokowski, Sam C. Ehrlich, Skye G. Arthur-Banning Aug 2022

Who Is Nil Leaving Out?: Challenges And Solutions For International Student-Athletes, Beth D. Solomon, Karina G. Jolly, Sarah Stokowski, Sam C. Ehrlich, Skye G. Arthur-Banning

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The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) adopted name, image and likeness (NIL) legislation in July 2021. The expectation was for all NCAA student-athletes to have the opportunity to seek compensation for their NIL, but the reality is quite different. International student-athletes are not easily able to benefit from their NIL due to restrictions placed on off-campus work under the terms of their entrance visas to the United States. This paper explores the need for the NCAA, NCAA member institutions, and government agencies to re-evaluate policies in an effort to ensure all student-athletes have the right to profit off their NIL. …