As you may be aware, on July 20, 2006 the NCAA published a "new "interpretation explaining that prospective and enrolled student-athletes are no longer permitted to include expenses incurred by a parent, chaperone or coach when calculating actual and necessary expenses related to participation in an open event.
When the ITA was notified of this situation over the summer, we immediately contacted the NCAA to further clarify the reasoning of this change and to also determine its effective date. It was also important to determine the accuracy of the language that was included on the ITA Amateur Reimbursement Form.
Through our discussions, the NCAA has made it clear that this interpretation is effective from the date of publication (July 20, 2006) and will not be applied retroactively. And since current policy related to prize money for pre and post enrolled student-athletes varies, we determined that it would be best to create two separate forms, specific to each situation. Below are links to the two updated forms that are to be used by student-athletes in moving forward. These updated forms replace all previous versions of the ITA Amateur Reimbursement Form.
Reimbursement Form for Enrolled Student-Athletes (revised 6/8/07)
Reimbursement Form for Prospective Student-Athletes
Reimbursement Form NAIA/NJCAA Student-Athlete
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