KING'S COLLEGE (PA) NAME IMAGE AND LIKENESS (NIL) POLICY
NIL Reporting Form // MAC NIL Policy
Please scroll and read carefully for important information regarding King's NIL Policy and resources related to NIL.
Based on federal legislation, NCAA student-athletes will have the opportunity to benefit from their name, image and likeness. Governance bodies in all three divisions adopted a uniform interim policy suspending NCAA name, image and likeness rules for all incoming and current student-athletes in all sports. This temporary policy provides the following guidance to student-athletes, recruits, their families and member schools:
This temporary policy will remain in effect until federal legislation or new NCAA rules are adopted.
NCAA rules, including prohibitions on pay-for-play and improper recruiting inducements, remain in effect. However, NIL activities protected by Pennsylvania state law will not impact eligibility.
KING’S COLLEGE WILL FOLLOW PENNSYLVANIA STATE LAW 381 ARTICLE XX-K.
Pennsylvania state law 381 article XX-K deals specifically with intercollegiate athletics and can be found in the link below.
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2021&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0381&pn=0972
CRITICAL POINTS OF THIS PENNSYLVANIA STATE LAW:
1. Compensation may not be provided in exchange, in whole or in part, for a current or prospective student-athlete to attend, participate, or perform at a particular institution of higher education. There can be no NIL inducements for any type of “pay for play” scenario for a current or prospective student-athlete.
2. A student-athlete may obtain professional representation in relation to contracts or legal matters, including use of an agent, financial advisor, or legal representation provided by attorneys in relation to NIL rights.
3. A school may not represent a student-athlete in business agreements.
4. A student-athlete who proposes to enter into an NIL agreement with any entity, MUST notify their institution AT LEAST seven (7) days prior to executing the contract. NIL REPORTING FORM
PROHIBITION in accordance with the law:
A collegiate student-athlete may not earn compensation as a result of the use of the student-athlete’s NIL in connection with a person or company or organization related to or associated with the development, production, distribution, wholesaling or retailing of any of the following:
* Adult entertainment products or services
* Alcohol products
* Casinos & Gambling of ANY type
* Tobacco and electronic smoking products and devices
* Controlled or dangerous substance
PROHIBITION in accordance with state law & institution of higher education:
* King’s College may prohibit a student-athlete’s involvement in NIL that CONFLICT with the existing institutional sponsorship arrangements. (i.e. Under Armour).
* King’s College may prohibit a student-athlete’s involvement in NIL that CONFLICT with institutional values, as defined by the institution.
USE OF KING’S COLLEGE, KING’S ATHLETICS, & MAC NAMES, MARKS, AND LOGOS
King’s College policy prohibits use of the College’s name, marks, and logos for commercial purposes or by individuals or entities in a manner that implies College endorsement or responsibility for particular activities, products, or publications involved, or by any individual group promoting itself. This includes names, marks, and logos related to King’s College athletics.
Student-athletes engaging in any NIL-related activities are expected to comply fully with all existing College, NCAA, MAC, and Pennsylvania state policies and laws. Failure to do so could result in a loss of eligibility as well as disciplinary action. King’s College is obligated to apply and report potential violations of NCAA legislation that remains applicable, including the prohibitions on pay-for-play and improper inducements.
Please note that NIL policy may change at any time.
If you have additional questions, please contact Andy Orlowski, Director of Athletics.
(O) 570-208-5900 ext. 8308
Email: andyorlowski@kings.edu
OR
Elena Andreyev, Coordinator of Athletics and Student Engagement
(O) 570-208-5900, ext. 5912
Email: elenaandreyev@kings.edu
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NIL Resources
The national office is providing opportunities for ongoing collaboration between student-athletes, school and conference leaders, athletics administrators, coaches and other key stakeholders on issues related to NIL. The first educational videos supporting this collaboration are now available and linked below.
Policy Review Date 08/13/2025