Before an athlete can play a sport or receive an athletic scholarship at a Division I or II college, he or she must meet specific academic criteria as set forth by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).All high school athletes wishing to compete in college must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center.  Information about the Center can be found online at eligibilitycenter.org, or on their educational site, ncaa.org/playcollegesports  for even more information.  If you have questions about NCAA eligibility, please call the NCAA Eligibility Center toll-free at 877-262-1492.