Understand the landscape
The meaning of NIL, the people behind payments, and the difference between outside deals and institutional compensation.
NIL explained
What is NIL money? A clear guide to how it works
Start with the meaning of NIL, the people paying, and the work behind a deal.
READ THE EXPLAINER 01NIL explainedWho pays NIL money? Brands, collectives, and other counterparties
The name promoting an opportunity is not always the entity responsible for paying.
READ THE EXPLAINER 02NIL explainedNIL vs. revenue sharing: two parts of college athlete compensation
Start with the source of the payment, then read the terms governing it.
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