On average, going to an out of state college, tuition, room and board and living expenses total over $40,000 per year (“Reality vs.Expectations ). Student athletes devote a lot of time to their sports and are expected to maintain a 3.0 GPA. Between school and practice, many athletes do not have time to get a job and come up with the extra $20,000 they need for school …show more content…
It also says in the NCAA rule book that you cannot brag or have your agent represent you for what you are and your accomplishments ("NCAA Regulations."). This can be another problem because of what they have accomplished throughout their college career. If a student has made a name for themselves and wants to make extra money because they can and/or need it, they should be able to, but the NCAA stops almost every possible portal to making money .An addition that the NCAA places a hold on college athletes that is frustrating and not allowing them to benefit from the University that they are attending ("NCAA