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Indiana High School NIL Checklist
Governing body: Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) · Effective 2026-27 (approved May 2026)
Last reviewed July 1, 2026 · Printed July 18, 2026
Heads up: Takes effect 2026-27 school year.
Key rules — Indiana
- •Termed "Personal Branding Activities"
- •No school reference, uniforms, or facilities
- •Prohibited: gaming/gambling, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, firearms
- •Notify AD in writing within 48 hours of signing
Before you sign — anywhere
- • Disclose the deal to your school/AD within your state's window (often 3–14 days).
- • No school logos, uniforms, or facilities. No pay tied to performance.
- • NIL income is taxable self-employment income — even paid in free gear.
- • Get contracts reviewed. For small deals, a flat-fee attorney beats an agent's cut.
Sign-off checklist
- Read the state rules above with your athlete before signing anything
- Confirmed the deal has no school logos, mascots, or facility use
- Confirmed payment is not tied to performance, wins, or transferring
- Disclosed the deal to the athletic director in writing, on time
- Kept a copy of the signed contract and all deal correspondence
- Set aside 25–30% of any payment (cash or fair-market value of gear) for taxes
Official NIL source: https://www.on3.com/nil/news/ihsaa-board-votes-allow-indiana-high-school-athletes-sign-nil-deals-2026-27/
Indiana athletic handbook: https://www.ihsaa.org/about-us/member-school-laws
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