NAIA Approves Fifth Year of Eligibility for Student Athletes

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), which governs athletics at 250 small colleges, has approved a fifth year of eligibility for student-athletes. This new policy ties eligibility to academic progress rather than age, allowing students to take time off from college or attend part-time and retain their remaining eligible years. The new rules are set to take effect next fall.