Teaser: Student athletes are allowed to talk to fans and businesses to discuss business deals while they are in the states, but they cannot accept any money.
While student athletes now have the opportunity to participate in name, image and likeness activities — with companies including OpenDorse and FanJolt — some students are left out of those opportunities.
International student athletes that come to the U.S. are able to come because of an F-1 Student Visa.
The F-1 student Visa allows international student athletes to work on campus but they are not allowed to earn money from another business or an individual off campus.