Can Michigan high school athletes make NIL money?

Yes. Current MHSAA rules permit compensation through individual Personal Branding Activities when the activity follows MHSAA rules and applicable law.

Can Michigan athletes use school logos or facilities in NIL content?

No. The MHSAA policy bars use of MHSAA or member-school names, logos, mascots, facilities, and other obvious identifiers.

Do Michigan high school NIL deals have to be disclosed?

Yes. Verbal or written PBA compensation opportunities must be disclosed to the school and MHSAA within seven days.

NIL Rules by State › Michigan

Michigan High School NIL Rules

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

Research status checked August 25, 2026What does this date mean?

High school NIL allowed?

Yes — restrictions apply

Parent co-sign (under 18)

Confirm current rule

School logos & uniforms

See restrictions below

The short version

Michigan's MHSAA Personal Branding Activity rule permits high school athletes to earn NIL compensation through individual opportunities, subject to disclosure, school-brand restrictions, and bans on pay-for-play and recruiting inducements.

Key rules in Michigan

Individual PBA opportunities may include endorsements, appearances, autograph or photo sessions, merchandise, group licensing, personal logos, and social-media promotions.Source: MHSAA Regulation I, Section 11; MHSAA NIL overview
Athletes may not use MHSAA or member-school names, logos, mascots, facilities, or other identifiers, or imply school/MHSAA endorsement.Source: MHSAA PBA policy
Compensation cannot be based on athletic performance or used as an inducement to attend, remain at, or transfer to a school.Source: MHSAA PBA policy
Verbal or written PBA compensation opportunities must be disclosed to the school and MHSAA within seven days.Source: MHSAA NIL overview

Primary source: MHSAA Name, Image, Likeness
Official MHSAA Personal Branding Activity rule; reviewed August 25, 2026.

Common questions

Can Michigan high school athletes make NIL money?: Yes. Current MHSAA rules permit compensation through individual Personal Branding Activities when the activity follows MHSAA rules and applicable law.
Can Michigan athletes use school logos or facilities in NIL content?: No. The MHSAA policy bars use of MHSAA or member-school names, logos, mascots, facilities, and other obvious identifiers.
Do Michigan high school NIL deals have to be disclosed?: Yes. Verbal or written PBA compensation opportunities must be disclosed to the school and MHSAA within seven days.

Your next step

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Michigan's NIL rules can change at any time. The research status was checked August 25, 2026; that is not legal approval. Before acting, confirm the current governing athletic-association and school rules and consult the primary source linked above.

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