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We are excited that you are considering joining the excellent athletic program of Towson University. In order to make the process of becoming a student-athlete as effortless as possible, we want you to be conscious of the process of becoming a student-athlete.
First...Are You a Prospective Student Athlete?
A prospective student-athlete (PSA) is a student who has started classes for the ninth grade. In addition, a student who has not started classes for the ninth grade becomes a prospective student-athlete if the institution provides such an individual (or the individual's relatives or friends) any financial assistance or other benefits that the institution does not provide to prospective students generally.
Next, you should read the section below that best describes you or check out the Compliance Resource Links for general information.
General Compliance Resource Links
Financial Aid
• FAFSA
• Towson's Financial Aid Office
NCAA Eligibility
• NCAA Eligibility Center
• NCAA Banned Substance List
• Initial Eligibility Requirements
• ACT
• SAT
• NCAA Guide to College Bound Student-Athlete
• Home Schooling Checklist
• International Student-Athletes
Information for High School Students
The first step in your journey to becoming a Tiger is registering with the NCAA Eligibility Center at the conclusion of your junior year.
You will be able to keep track of your academic and amateurism status as it relates to being eligible to compete at a Division I or Division II institution. To view the NCAA Initial Eligibility Standards, please review the quick reference sheet.
The next step is to apply to Towson University early in your senior year. You can apply online at Online Application for Admission. If you have further questions, please read the Freshman FAQs.
Finally, there is a possibility that you may be offered a National Letter of Intent and an athletic financial aid agreement. A National Letter of Intent (NLI) is an official document used by institutions to establish commitment of a PSA to attend a particular institution for one academic year.
With an issuance of a NLI, institutions agree to provide athletics financial aid for one academic year to the student-athlete provided he/she is admitted to the institution and is eligible for financial aid under NCAA rules. The NLI program has a recruiting prohibition applied to a prospective student-athlete after he signs an NLI. The prohibition requires institutions to cease recruitment of a prospective student-athlete once a NLI is signed with another institution. For more information on the NLI program please go to NLI link for guidelines, signing dates, etc.
Even if you are not offered a NLI or an athletic scholarship you may be eligible for financial aid. You can find out more about financial aid online at Towson University Financial Aid.
Information for Transfer Students
If you are interested in transferring to Towson University from the institution you are currently attending, please remember you must first obtain the written permission of the athletic director at your current institution in order to contact other NCAA institutions about transferring. Without this permission, another institution may not contact you. Please contact your athletic director prior to attempting to contact a coach or staff member at Towson University.
You can find more information on transfers in the NCAA Transfers Guide.
Once you have obtained written permission from your current institution, you may contact a member of Towson's coaching staff. In most cases it will be difficult, if not impossible, to determine whether or not you will be eligible without a copy of your unofficial transcripts. Be prepared to furnish transcripts from ALL schools you have attended to the recruiting coach upon request. You can apply to Towson University at Online Application for Admission.
Information for International Students
If you have never previously enrolled as a full‐time student in a university, then you must meet the minimum academic standards in order to be eligible for practice, competition and athletics financial aid in your first year. The minimum required standards will vary depending on your home country. These standards are outlined in the NCAA's Guide to International Academic Standards for Athletics Eligibility.
Also, you will need a minimum score on the SAT or the ACT. International students MUST take the SAT or the ACT. Other tests, such as the TOEFL are required for admission for Towson. For more information on the SAT and ACT, please see the links above.
If you are currently enrolled (or have previously been enrolled) as a full‐time student at a university in a foreign country, you will be considered a transfer student‐athlete after enrolling at an NCAA university. Please see the NCAA Transfer Guide for more information on your eligibility.
If you are interested in attending Towson University as an international student, please fill out the online application through the link provide below:
International Undergraduate Admissions
Also, please complete the international questionnaire and return it to either your coach or the Compliance Office. This will assist us in determining your amateur status.
TU International Questionnaire
