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Monthly Education SessionNovember 2012

Permissible Activities for

Partial Qualifiers & Student Managers

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This month’s educational session will look at exactly what activities partial qualifiers and student managers can and cannot participate in for your program.

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First, lets look at what the differences are between a qualifier and a partial qualifier.

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First, lets look at what the differences are between a qualifier and a partial qualifier.

Bylaw 14.02.10.1 Qualifier - A qualifier is a student who, for purposes of determining eligibility for financial aid, practice and competition in Divisions I and II institutions, has met ALL of the following requirements:

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First, lets look at what the differences are between a qualifier and a partial qualifier.

Bylaw 14.02.10.1 Qualifier - A qualifier is a student who, for purposes of determining eligibility for financial aid, practice and competition in Divisions I and II institutions, has met ALL of the following requirements:

(a) Graduation from high school;

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First, lets look at what the differences are between a qualifier and a partial qualifier.

Bylaw 14.02.10.1 Qualifier - A qualifier is a student who, for purposes of determining eligibility for financial aid, practice and competition in Divisions I and II institutions, has met ALL of the following requirements:

(a) Graduation from high school;(b) Successful completion of a required core curriculum consisting of a minimum number of courses in specified subjects;

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First, lets look at what the differences are between a qualifier and a partial qualifier.

Bylaw 14.02.10.1 Qualifier - A qualifier is a student who, for purposes of determining eligibility for financial aid, practice and competition in Divisions I and II institutions, has met ALL of the following requirements:

(a) Graduation from high school;(b) Successful completion of a required core curriculum consisting of a minimum number of courses in specified subjects;(c) Specified minimum grade-point average in the core curriculum; and

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First, lets look at what the differences are between a qualifier and a partial qualifier.

Bylaw 14.02.10.1 Qualifier - A qualifier is a student who, for purposes of determining eligibility for financial aid, practice and competition in Divisions I and II institutions, has met ALL of the following requirements:

(a) Graduation from high school;(b) Successful completion of a required core curriculum consisting of a minimum number of courses in specified subjects;(c) Specified minimum grade-point average in the core curriculum; and(d) Specified minimum SAT or ACT score.

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First, lets look at what the differences are between a qualifier and a partial qualifier.

Bylaw 14.02.10.2 Partial Qualifier - A partial qualifier is a student who does not meet the requirements for a qualifier but who, at the time of graduation from high school, presents ONE of the following academic requirements:

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First, lets look at what the differences are between a qualifier and a partial qualifier.

Bylaw 14.02.10.2 Partial Qualifier - A partial qualifier is a student who does not meet the requirements for a qualifier but who, at the time of graduation from high school, presents ONE of the following academic requirements:

(a) Successful completion of a required core curriculum consisting of a minimum number of courses and a specified minimum grade-point average in the core curriculum; or

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First, lets look at what the differences are between a qualifier and a partial qualifier.

Bylaw 14.02.10.2 Partial Qualifier - A partial qualifier is a student who does not meet the requirements for a qualifier but who, at the time of graduation from high school, presents ONE of the following academic requirements:

(a) Successful completion of a required core curriculum consisting of a minimum number of courses and a specified minimum grade-point average in the core curriculum; or(b) Specified minimum SAT or ACT score.

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Here is a sample list of partial qualifier eligibility:

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Here is a sample list of partial qualifier eligibility:

Eligible ForAcademic Tutoring ServicesCommunity Engagement ActivitiesCARA (excluding competition & on campus only) Athletics ScholarshipInstitutional Awards BanquetAthletics Medical InsuranceStudent-Host on Official VisitUse of Training Room Seated on Team Bench During Contests (home contests only & may not dress in uniform)

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Here is a sample list of partial qualifier eligibility:

Eligible For Not Eligible ForAcademic Tutoring Services Outside CompetitionCommunity Engagement Activities Team ManagerCARA (excluding competition & on campus only) Team TravelAthletics Scholarship Promotional ActivitiesInstitutional Awards Banquet (institutional, charitable, educational Athletics Medical Insurance or non-profit promotionsStudent-Host on Official VisitUse of Training Room Seated on Team Bench During Contests (home contests only & may not dress in uniform)

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A more detailed list of what qualifiers and partial qualifiers are eligible for can be found in your NCAA Division II Manual (Figure 14-3, page 106)

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Now lets look at the differences between a student-athlete manager and a non-athlete student manager.

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Student-Athlete ManagerA student-athlete, who is a full qualifier, may serve as a student-manager and is eligible for all activities of a student manager and a full athletic qualifier.

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Student-Athlete ManagerA student-athlete, who is a full qualifier, may serve as a student-manager and is eligible for all activities of a student manager and a full athletic qualifier.

A student-athlete, who serves as a manager, must also meet all applicable legislation for eligibility, including initial-eligibility requirements (academic and amateurism), progress-toward-degree requirements, full-time enrollment and Division II Bylaw 17(playing and practice seasons) requirements.

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Non-Athlete Student ManagerA non-recruited student may also serve as a team manager, but with certain restrictions:

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Non-Athlete Student ManagerA non-recruited student may also serve as a team manager, but with certain restrictions:

Eligible ForFinancial AidTeam Travel (transportation, lodging & meals)Apparel

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Non-Athlete Student ManagerA non-recruited student may also serve as a team manager, but with certain restrictions:

Eligible For Not Eligible ForFinancial Aid PracticeTeam Travel (transportation, lodging & meals) CompetitionApparel Individual Skill Instruction

CARA (i.e., practice player)

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ALWAYS ASK BEFORE YOU ACT!!!!