Can Washington high school athletes make NIL money?

Yes — WIAA rules permit commercial endorsements as long as the deal has no affiliation with your school, district, or the state association.

Can I use my school's logo or name in NIL content in Washington?

No — the intellectual property of the school, WIAA District, and state association is off-limits.

Do minors need parental consent for NIL deals in Washington?

Yes — athletes under 18 generally need a parent or legal guardian to co-sign for the contract to be enforceable.

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Washington High School NIL Rules

What student-athletes and parents in Washington 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

Washington permits high school athletes to do commercial endorsements under WIAA amateurism rules, provided there is no affiliation with the school team, school, WIAA District, or state association — and no use of their intellectual property.

Key rules in Washington

Commercial endorsements are permitted provided there is no affiliation with the athlete's school team, school, WIAA District, or WIAA state association.Source: WIAA Handbook 18.24.0–18.24.5
Athletes may not use the intellectual property (names, logos, marks) of the school, WIAA District, or state association.Source: WIAA Handbook 18.24
College athletes in Washington earn NIL under state law and NCAA policy, with disclosure to the school's compliance office.Source: WA NIL law (2021); NCAA Interim NIL Policy
Athletes under 18 generally need a parent or guardian co-signature on NIL contracts.Source: State minors-contracts doctrine

Common questions

Can Washington high school athletes make NIL money?: Yes — WIAA rules permit commercial endorsements as long as the deal has no affiliation with your school, district, or the state association.
Can I use my school's logo or name in NIL content in Washington?: No — the intellectual property of the school, WIAA District, and state association is off-limits.
Do minors need parental consent for NIL deals in Washington?: Yes — athletes under 18 generally need a parent or legal guardian to co-sign for the contract to be enforceable.

Your next step

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

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Reading this to make a decision?

Washington'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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