U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken’s ruling in the grant-in-aid cap antitrust litigation has upended the NCAA’s long-standing model of limiting athletic scholarships to tuition, fees, room, board, course-related books and other expenses up to the value of the full cost of attendance. The NCAA has been ordered to change its rules by February 2020, giving schools the option to offer more than a full ride—at least so long as any surplus amount reflects "non-cash education-related benefits and academic rewards." Conferences, per Judge Wilken’s order, will also be able to develop policies to regulate scholarships in ways that were previously under the NCAA’s power.
How the Players' Antitrust Lawsuit Victory Impacts Schools, Conferences and the NCAA
