{"id":14005,"date":"2024-06-19T16:02:53","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T16:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maeducationusa.com\/how-to-choose-the-right-university-for-a-football-scholarship-in-the-usa\/"},"modified":"2024-06-25T18:43:40","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T18:43:40","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-university-for-a-football-scholarship-in-the-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maeducationusa.com\/en\/how-to-choose-the-right-university-for-a-football-scholarship-in-the-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose the right university for a football scholarship in the USA"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14005\" class=\"elementor elementor-14005 elementor-13956\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-261a0fc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"261a0fc\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c691802 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c691802\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Choosing the right university to get a <\/span> <b>football scholarship in the USA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s not easy, but it&#8217;s not as hard as you think. We encourage you to read this post as a guide to unravel the ins and outs of this important process for students and footballers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First of all: get to know the NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA (Junior College).<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to know the differences between the NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> , the<\/span> <b>National College Athletics Association. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the most recognised and prestigious sports organisation in the USA. When people think of college sports, the NCAA is the first choice that comes to mind. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within the NCAA there are three divisions. st and 2nd Divisions are the only ones that offer <\/span><b>sports scholarships.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13962 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/maeducationusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/joven-universitario-futbol-300x200.webp\" alt=\"young university football\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maeducationusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/joven-universitario-futbol-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/maeducationusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/joven-universitario-futbol-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/maeducationusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/joven-universitario-futbol.webp 828w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCAA Division 1 is very competitive. The eligibility rules for this division are stricter, so you need to have a very high level to be signed in this division.  It is also possible to start in the 2nd division and then transfer to the 1st division. Here are the main characteristics of each league&#8217;s divisions<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main characteristics of the NCAA:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are usually large universities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">281 institutions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximately 450,000 athletes in the NCAA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strict regulations on contact between players and coaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very strict requirements to play in 1st division<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Web: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/ncaa.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ncaa.com<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand,<\/span> <b>we have the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which is made up of generally smaller, private universities. Both academic and athletic standards are as high as those of the NCAA, but there are fewer rules on eligibility for international athletes. This makes the NAIA a good option for international athletes looking for a place in the NAIA.  <\/span><b>football scholarships.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just because the athletic requirements are less than those of the NCAA does not mean that the NAIA is not competitive. NAIA Division I is equivalent to NCAA Division II.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main features of the NAIA:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They tend to be smaller, private universities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">225 institutions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large number of international athletes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Web: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/naia.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">naia.org<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last but not least, we have <\/span> <b>the National Junior College Athletic Association<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is made up of 2-year community colleges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the United States, community colleges tend to be smaller universities with lower acceptance requirements. Because they are usually cheaper, many students start out attending community colleges and then transfer their credits to universities with a higher sporting level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facilities are often not that good. However, athletes should not ignore NJCAA scholarships altogether. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maeducationusa.com\/en\/u-s-athletics-scholarships-and-how-to-get-them\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such universities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a good option for students who have not been accepted into the NCAA or NAIA based on academic grades. They can do two years of community college in order to raise their grades and later try to qualify for an NCAA or NAIA scholarship.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main features of the NJCAA:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-year community colleges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">525 institutions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preliminary step to the NCAA and NAIA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low academic requirements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Few eligibility requirements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Web: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/njcaa.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">njcaa.org<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the right university for your football scholarship in the USA<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we have already mentioned, choosing the right university is fundamental for the student-athlete&#8217;s future. That is why, at MAE, we are dedicated to transforming this complex decision into a clear and safe process, helping students and their families to find the ideal option for study in the United States. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With more than 5,000 colleges to choose from, our mission is to align our students&#8217; academic, economic and geographic aspirations with the perfect college for them, while facilitating access to<\/span> <b>football scholarships in the United States. <\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elegir la universidad adecuada es tan simple como <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maeducationusa.com\/en\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">comenzar por contactarnos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. At MAE we will study your case and the level of soccer sports, evaluate your situation and your grades, as well as give you advice and guidance on what you want, what you need and what American universities can offer you..<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13960 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/maeducationusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/joven-espanol-beca-deportiva-eeuu-e1718812638721-200x300.webp\" alt=\"young spanish sports scholarship usa\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maeducationusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/joven-espanol-beca-deportiva-eeuu-e1718812638721-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/maeducationusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/joven-espanol-beca-deportiva-eeuu-e1718812638721-681x1024.webp 681w, https:\/\/maeducationusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/joven-espanol-beca-deportiva-eeuu-e1718812638721.webp 738w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important for you to know that sports processes should be started <\/span> <b> two years <\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in advance<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and, more importantly, you should know how the<\/span> <b>football scholarship<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">budget works, as each university operates differently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A video highlights, i.e. a compilation with pictures and clips of your best plays as a footballer, is also a must. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, never forget your academic grades, because if there are two students with the same sporting level, the coach will always prefer the one with the better academic record.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips from MAE that may be of interest to you<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One piece of advice from<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/maeducationusa.com\/en\/mae-team\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MAE<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is that you should not wait until the last minute to go to the United States with a sports scholarship, but if you have it in mind, find out in advance so that you can gather all the necessary documents and take the relevant exams within the established deadlines.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please contact us so that we can inform you about all the steps, <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">don&#8217;t forget to prepare yourself well with this guide and ask us all the questions you have about how to obtain a<\/span> <b>football scholarship in the United States<\/b>, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">we will help you in any way you need.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MAE will always be here for you.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing the right university to get a football scholarship in the USAIt&#8217;s not easy, but it&#8217;s not as hard as you think. 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