Athletic scholarship help
Athletic Scholarship Help From Someone Who Has Built College Rosters
Every family hopes for a scholarship. The families who actually make college affordable are the ones who understand how aid works at each level and put their athlete in front of programs that can offer it. We help you do both.
Money-back guarantee. $3,000 of it only when your athlete gets a roster spot.
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- Former D1 player
- 6 years as a college recruiting coordinator
- San Diego-based
The truth about athletic scholarships
Full athletic scholarships are rarer than most families expect. In many sports, college aid is split across a roster, and an athlete's package may combine athletic money with academic scholarships, need-based aid and grants. That's not bad news. It means a strong student with a realistic target list often ends up with a better overall package than an athlete chasing one dream school.
Rules have also shifted at the top. Following the 2025 House settlement, Division I schools that opted in moved to roster limits and can offer more scholarships, up to those limits, if they choose. How each school uses that flexibility varies by program and sport, so the only reliable answer comes from the coaches themselves.
How aid works at each level
- NCAA Division I and II can offer athletic scholarships. Amounts vary by sport, school and program budget.
- NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but many offer generous academic and need-based aid, so strong students can still get real help.
- NAIA schools can offer athletic scholarships, often combined with academic aid.
- Junior college rules depend on the association. NJCAA programs may offer athletic aid; California community colleges in the CCCAA don't, but they're inexpensive and can be a strong path to a four-year scholarship. See our JUCO recruiting guide.
Rules change, so always confirm details with the school and the governing body. Our job is to help you see the whole picture, not just the athletic line.
What actually earns scholarship offers
Coaches spend their aid on athletes who fit a need, who they've seen play, and who they trust to handle the academics. That means three things matter more than any recruiting gimmick: an honest read on the right level, a school list where your athlete would genuinely help the program, and real conversations with those coaches before the money is committed elsewhere.
Grades matter more than most families think. A strong GPA widens the list, unlocks academic aid and makes a coach's admissions conversation easier. If your athlete's grades are on the line, that's often the fastest way to more money.
Find out where your athlete fits. It's a free 30-minute call with Chase.
How we help families chase scholarship money
- Evaluate honestly. We tell you which levels fit today, because aid follows fit.
- Build a balanced list across divisions, including schools with strong academic aid.
- Open conversations with coaches through people they trust.
- Compare offers clearly. We help you weigh athletic money, academic aid, total cost and playing time side by side.
The Athlete Market is led by Chase Grant, a former Division I player who spent six years as the recruiting coordinator at Palomar College and has coached in the San Diego area for many years. He's also a college professor, and he has built a network of current and former college coaches and mentors who take his call.
What our help costs
Our price is published and the same in every sport: $6,000 total per family. You pay $3,000 upfront, and the other $3,000 only when your athlete signs with a school or earns a college roster spot. If your athlete doesn't get a college roster spot, you get your money back. If your athlete suffers a career-ending injury, you get your money back. We walk through the full terms on your free call.
Families sometimes ask whether a recruiting service pays for itself. We can't promise a scholarship amount, and nobody honest can. What we can do is help you avoid expensive mistakes, spend less on events that won't move the needle, and put your athlete in front of programs that can actually offer aid.
Start before the money is spoken for
Programs plan their budgets and rosters ahead of time. The earlier your athlete is on the right coaches' radar, the more options you'll have when offers come. That said, late isn't too late, especially at Division II, NAIA and junior college programs. If your athlete is a senior, read our guide for uncommitted seniors.
The fastest next step is a free 30-minute call. You'll get an honest read on where your athlete fits and where the aid is most likely to be.
What families say
“This was super beneficial for my son as he really developed over the course of his high school career and received a d2 scholarship. I do not know where he would be without the guidance and expertise of a real college coach and former pro player.”
“Chase single handedly helped my son get into college. He wasn't the biggest or fastest kid, but with his guidance and network it made a huge difference and opened up an opportunity that might not have been there.”
“We did not really know the landscape of how to play at the next level, and we finally found the blueprint of someone who cares and gave us that info in a genuine way.”
Frequently asked questions
Can you guarantee my athlete a scholarship?
No one can honestly guarantee a scholarship amount. We guarantee your money back if your athlete doesn't get a college roster spot, and after a career-ending injury, and half our fee is due only when your athlete signs or earns a roster spot.
Do Division III schools offer athletic scholarships?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't award athletic scholarships, but many offer significant academic and need-based aid, which can make them very affordable for strong students.
Are full-ride athletic scholarships common?
They're less common than many families think. In many sports, aid is divided among players and combined with academic or need-based money. A balanced school list usually produces the best overall package.
Do grades affect athletic scholarships?
Yes. Strong grades widen the list of schools, unlock academic aid and make it easier for a coach to get your athlete admitted. Grades are often the quickest way to more total aid.
How much does your scholarship help cost?
$6,000 total per family: $3,000 upfront and $3,000 only when your athlete signs with a school or earns a college roster spot, with money back if there's no roster spot or after a career-ending injury.
Do junior colleges offer athletic scholarships?
It depends. NJCAA programs may offer athletic aid. California community colleges in the CCCAA don't offer athletic scholarships, but they cost far less and can lead to four-year scholarships.
Which sports do you work with?
Baseball, softball, football, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's lacrosse, and men's and women's basketball.
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