Information About Name Image and Likeness Opportunties
Available to Chicago State Student-Athletes

What is NIL?

At Chicago State University, we are dedicated to empowering our student-athletes to thrive both on and off the field. The NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) initiative allows student-athletes to monetize their personal brands through endorsements and partnerships, beyond school-funded scholarships and benefits, in compliance with institutional policies, state regulations, and NCAA guidelines.
 

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Purpose is NIL Go?
Starting June 7, 2025, NCAA Division I student-athletes must report third-party Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals with a total value of six hundred dollars ($600) or more in the aggregate. The College Sports Commission will utilize NIL Go, an online portal built with assistance from Deloitte, to determine whether third-party NIL deals are made with the purpose of using a student-athlete’s NIL for a valid business purpose and do not exceed a reasonable range of compensation.

Additional guidance on third-party NIL deal reporting will be provided to student-athletes as their institutions are onboarded to NIL Go.

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How NIL Go Works?
NIL Go offers a simple way for student-athletes to report third-party NIL deals to be evaluated for rules compliance. NIL Go also provides student-athletes the option to clear a third-party NIL deal prior to accepting the deal to confirm that acceptance will not affect their eligibility, allowing student-athletes to move forward with their deals confidently while protecting their eligibility.

Click here to visit the NIL Go Presentation for Student Athletes.

Setup your NIL Go profile by clicking here

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What is Influxer?
Influxer serves as an "Athlete Locker" for fans to purchase custom merchandise that features a student athlete's jersey number, name, sport, etc.  Student athletes directly benefit by receiving a portion of the profits.

Click here shop for Chicago State Cougar gear on Influxer.