Can D.C. high school athletes make NIL money?

Yes — under DCSAA rules amended for 2022–23, as long as no school or DCSAA affiliation appears and the DCSAA is notified.

Do I have to report my NIL deal in D.C.?

Yes — the DCSAA must be notified of all student commercial or marketing endorsements.

Do minors need parental consent for NIL deals in D.C.?

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

NIL Rules by State › Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. High School NIL Rules

What student-athletes and parents in Washington, D.C. 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 DCSAA amended its rules for 2022–23 to allow NIL. Endorsements are permitted with no school team, school, or DCSAA name or logo visible; athletes cannot appear in school uniform; and the DCSAA must be notified of all commercial or marketing endorsements.

Key rules in Washington, D.C.

Commercial and marketing endorsements are allowed provided no school team, school, or DCSAA affiliation, name, or logo is visible.Source: DCSAA Handbook, Part V, Section H (2022–23)
Athletes may not appear in their school uniform or use school or DCSAA marks or logos in any endorsement.Source: DCSAA Part V § H
The DCSAA must be notified of all student commercial or marketing endorsements.Source: DCSAA Part V § H

Common questions

Can D.C. high school athletes make NIL money?: Yes — under DCSAA rules amended for 2022–23, as long as no school or DCSAA affiliation appears and the DCSAA is notified.
Do I have to report my NIL deal in D.C.?: Yes — the DCSAA must be notified of all student commercial or marketing endorsements.
Do minors need parental consent for NIL deals in D.C.?: 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 Washington, D.C.'s rules step by step.

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Reading this to make a decision?

Washington, D.C.'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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