Can New Hampshire high school athletes make NIL money?

Yes — since December 2022, as long as endorsements have no school, team, or NHIAA affiliation.

Can I use school marks in NIL content in New Hampshire?

No — uniforms, marks, and logos of your school, team, or the NHIAA are off-limits.

Do minors need parental consent for NIL deals in New Hampshire?

Yes — athletes under 18 generally need a parent or legal guardian to co-sign.

NIL Rules by State › New Hampshire

New Hampshire High School NIL Rules

What student-athletes and parents in New Hampshire 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

The NHIAA amended its bylaws in December 2022 to allow high school NIL. Commercial endorsements are permitted when there is no school, team, or NHIAA affiliation — including no use of uniforms, marks, or logos.

Key rules in New Hampshire

High school NIL is allowed under bylaws amended December 2022.Source: NHIAA Art. II, Section 6 (amended Dec 2022)
Endorsements are permitted only with no school, team, or NHIAA affiliation — no uniforms, marks, or logos.Source: NHIAA Art. II § 6
Athletes under 18 generally need a parent or guardian co-signature on NIL contracts.Source: State minors-contracts doctrine

Common questions

Can New Hampshire high school athletes make NIL money?: Yes — since December 2022, as long as endorsements have no school, team, or NHIAA affiliation.
Can I use school marks in NIL content in New Hampshire?: No — uniforms, marks, and logos of your school, team, or the NHIAA are off-limits.
Do minors need parental consent for NIL deals in New Hampshire?: Yes — athletes under 18 generally need a parent or legal guardian to co-sign.

Your next step

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

Run the Free Pre-Deal Checklist

Reading this to make a decision?

New Hampshire'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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