High school students hoping to play college athletics — and their parents/guardians — can get a bit confused about eligibility issues.

Here’s some help!

Even if the New York Institute of Technology is not your college choice, a visit to the Bears’ website is worth it.

This goes for everybody looking to play alongside the 400,000-plus athletes already participating in 23 sports at more than 1,100 colleges and universities around the U.S.

Included among the resources is a Q&A with answers and links with info on oodles of questions students and parents have about the future.

It’s suggested — for a good reason — that prospective students check out the NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete. It’s a lengthy read, but it’s packed with important info. And, unlike most collegiate reading material, it’s free!

Also, it’s important to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center.

This NYIT guide also addresses topics for transfer students and international students, academic and amateurism certification, recruiting and more.

For additional info, call the NCAA Eligibility Center (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time) at 1-877-262-1492.

Bonus: That phone call is also free.

Helpful hint: The NCAA Eligibility Center requires a list of items before you can register to play collegiate sports. Use this checklist to get a head start on the process.

Familiar with the NCAA’s new eligibility rules? This helpful article details what you need to know and should do to get the ball rolling.

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