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High School NIL
West Virginia
West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) · Effective Aug 8, 2025
Last reviewed July 1, 2026
Heads up: Newly effective August 2025 (44th state).
Key rules
- ›Applies to grades 6–12
- ›No tie to school mascots, uniforms, or sport-specific skills
- ›No school/coach/administrator involvement; no boosters/alumni/collectives enticing transfers
- ›Prohibited: alcohol, tobacco/nicotine, Rx pharmaceuticals
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.
D1 track & field programs in West Virginia
An NIL deal is one data point — where you actually get recruited matters more. 2 D1 programs call West Virginia home.
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