01 · The five pieces
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02 · Scholarships
What a scholarship covers, and what it does not
An athletic scholarship can cover part or all of tuition, housing, meals and books. Division I schools in the House settlement decide how much aid to give their roster of up to 28. Division II allows up to 9.0 for men and 9.9 for women, and the NAIA up to 12, almost always split. Division III gives no athletic scholarships.
The useful question is not «will I get a scholarship?» but «how much will a year cost us?»
Always ask for the full cost: tuition, housing, meals, health insurance, books and flights. Compare offers with the calculator in our scholarship guide.
03 · Grades
Your grades count, and they get translated
US universities do not use your grading scale.
The NCAA Eligibility Center reviews documents from your country under its own standards and checks your core subjects.
Keep the certificates from your last four school years and plan for sworn translations.
A good average does not only make you eligible: it opens academic aid.
04 · English
English: you do not need to be perfect
You do need to pass the test each university asks for. Many accept the Duolingo English Test, which you take from home and can prepare in a few months. Our English test guide helps you choose.
05 · Pro academies
If you play in a professional club's academy
Very common in Latin America, and it does not close the door. For the NCAA, receiving actual and necessary expenses from a club (meals, lodging, travel, equipment, medical insurance) is allowed. What gets reviewed closely is a professional contract or a salary.
First professional contract in Norway.
NCAA Division I at Xavier.
Every case is different. The golden rule: do not sign anything from a club before you ask us. Read his case
06 · The visa
The F-1 visa comes last
I-20
The university sends it when you accept an offer.
DS-160
The online visa application.
SEVIS
You pay the I-901 fee.
Interview
At the US embassy in your country.
We prepare the interview and the document folder with you, step by step.
07 · In Spanish
In Spanish, from start to finish
Our founding team speaks Spanish as a first language. Calls and documents are explained in Spanish, to parents too, because these decisions are made as a family.
Lucca BarberoBrazil · GSX playerParents on the call
We recommend it. We explain the process, the costs and the timeline in Spanish for the whole family.
Amateur club?
You have options if your level shows on video and your grades support it. Many start at a JUCO, in the NAIA or in Division II and move up later.
08 · Questions
Quick answers
Do I need perfect English?
No. You need to pass the test the university asks for and be able to follow classes. Many accept the Duolingo English Test, which you can prepare in a few months.
I play for an amateur club. Do I have options?
Yes, if your level shows on video and your grades support it. Many players start at a JUCO, in the NAIA or in Division II and move up later.
Can my parents join the call?
Yes, and we recommend it. We explain the process, the costs and the timeline in Spanish for the whole family.