NCAA RULES AND REGULATIONS Promotional or Charitable Benefit Appearances The NCAA allows student-athletes to speak to groups and make promotional or charitable benefit appearances; however, there are some restrictions. A Student-Athlete Appearance Request Form must be completed by the requesting organization prior to any appearance. If you are asked to speak or promote a charitable function, you should refer the person to a member of the LSU Compliance Staff so that the proper permission is obtained. You may not miss classes to attend such a function and you may receive expense money only. This means actual transportation costs or mileage reimbursement and a meal, if appropriate.
Non-Permissible Benefits
The Athletic Director must approve any employment during the academic year and a statement signed by the student-athlete and employer must be on file in the Compliance Office.
It is important that you do not jeopardize your amateur status by accepting any gift or benefit that is not available to other students at the University, even if the offer is termed “an award.” All gifts (or awards) from boosters and/or professional athletics associations are restricted by NCAA rules and regulations, and acceptance of such may jeopardize your eligibility. Most student-athletes think of illegal benefits in terms of accepting gifts or money. While certainly that is one form of an illegal extra benefit, you also cannot: (this is not an exhaustive list) • Receive more than the allotted number of complimentary admissions; • Sell complimentary admissions at any price; or • Receive material benefits that are not available to the general student body.
Please keep in mind that you are representing the Department of Athletics and LSU, and as such, are expected to conduct yourself in a conscientious and responsible manner. Rules of Employment The following rules are applicable to any type of student-athlete employment: 1. The work performed must be useful and actual; 2. The rate of pay is to be the normal rate of pay for the duties performed; 3. The hours paid must be the hours worked; 4. Payment in advance of hours worked is not permitted; and 5. Transportation to work may be provided only if transportation is available to all employees.
This means that you should not accept special discounts on purchases or services, or even accept special payment arrangements on any purchases. Be very careful of any “free” or “special” benefits that someone wishes to give you. If you are in doubt about such benefits, check with the Compliance office.
NCAA RULES AND REGULATIONS
Student-Athlete Employment