While we are appreciative of everything our boosters do for our athletic programs, there are only a few ways that boosters are permitted to help our student-athletes. Please help us keep our athletes eligible by following the guidelines listed below:
Do NOT Provide Extra Benefits to Student-Athletes
An extra benefit is any special arrangement provided to a student-athlete or their family/friends that is not authorized by NCAA rules. Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Cash or gifts
- Use of personal property (e.g., boats, summer homes, cars, phones)
- Discounts on purchases (e.g., tickets, clothing)
- Discounts on services (e.g., dental/medical services, automotive services, laundry)
- Arranging, providing or co-signing on a loan
- Meals at restaurants or groceries
- Clothing or equipment
- Free or reduced cost housing
Please be careful not to provide any type of extra benefit to a student-athlete or their family/friends.
You May Provide "Occasional Meals" To Student Athletes
Student-athletes may be invited to the home of a booster on an infrequent basis to have an “occasional meal.” These meals may only be provided in the home of a booster (as opposed to a restaurant) and may be catered. All occasional meals must be approved by the BYU Compliance Office prior to the day of the meal. Please allow 2-3 business days for occasional meal approval.
You May Employ Student-Athletes
Boosters may employ current student-athletes as long as they are being paid the going rate and are being compensated only for work actually performed. All employment arrangements must be approved through the BYU Compliance Office.
Together, BYU and its boosters have made the athletic department a great success. Please don’t hesitate to contact the BYU Compliance Office with any questions.
