Can Florida high school athletes make NIL money?

Yes — since the FHSAA's June 2024 rule change, high school athletes in Florida may earn NIL compensation, subject to category and school-mark restrictions.

What NIL deals are off-limits for Florida high schoolers?

Deals involving adult entertainment, alcohol/tobacco/vaping, cannabis, controlled substances, prescription drugs, gambling, weapons, political or social activism, and NIL collectives are prohibited.

Can my coach help me get an NIL deal in Florida?

No. School personnel may not facilitate NIL deals for athletes under FHSAA rules.

NIL Rules by State › Florida

Florida High School NIL Rules

What student-athletes and parents in Florida need to know about name, image, and likeness — in plain language.

Rules verified as of August 2026What does this date mean?

High school NIL allowed?

Yes

Parent co-sign (under 18)

Generally required

School logos & uniforms

Restricted

The short version

Since the FHSAA rule change in June 2024, Florida high school athletes may earn NIL money. Florida keeps a strict list of prohibited deal categories, bars the use of any school marks, and prohibits school personnel from facilitating deals.

Key rules in Florida

High school NIL is allowed as of the June 2024 rule change.Source: FHSAA Bylaw 9.9 (2024)
Prohibited categories include: adult entertainment; alcohol, tobacco, vaping and nicotine; cannabis; controlled substances; prescription pharmaceuticals; gambling and sports betting; weapons, firearms and ammunition; political or social activism; and NIL collectives.Source: FHSAA Bylaw 9.9
Athletes may not use any school marks (name, logo, uniform) in NIL content, and school personnel may not facilitate deals.Source: FHSAA Bylaw 9.9; FHSAA Policy 9.9 (2023)
Athletes under 18 generally need a parent or guardian co-signature on NIL contracts.Source: State minors-contracts doctrine

Common questions

Can Florida high school athletes make NIL money?: Yes — since the FHSAA's June 2024 rule change, high school athletes in Florida may earn NIL compensation, subject to category and school-mark restrictions.
What NIL deals are off-limits for Florida high schoolers?: Deals involving adult entertainment, alcohol/tobacco/vaping, cannabis, controlled substances, prescription drugs, gambling, weapons, political or social activism, and NIL collectives are prohibited.
Can my coach help me get an NIL deal in Florida?: No. School personnel may not facilitate NIL deals for athletes under FHSAA rules.

Your next step

Before anyone signs anything, walk through the free pre-deal checklist together — it covers payment terms, exclusivity, and Florida's rules step by step.

Run the Free Pre-Deal Checklist

Reading this to make a decision?

Florida's NIL rules can change at any time. Everything on this page is current as of August 2026 — the last date we checked it against the official sources. Laws and policies may have been updated or changed since then, so before acting on anything important, confirm the details with the original source listed above or your school's compliance office.

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