Study and play sport in the United States.
College sport in America means a recognized degree and high-level competition, often funded by an athletic scholarship. We explain everything, step by step.
Six questions before the big move.
In the United States, you can earn a recognized university degree while competing at the highest college level and, depending on your profile, receive an athletic scholarship that covers part or all of your costs. This guide walks through the six big questions athletes and their parents ask.
- Why the USA
A system like no other, where sport and academics move forward together, on campuses built for performance.
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College sportsNCAA, NAIA, NJCAA, U SPORTS: understand the associations, the divisions and where your level fits.
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AcademicsDegrees, majors and credit for your past studies: what a US degree is worth and how it builds on the education you already have.
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Getting a scholarshipHow athletic scholarships work, what they depend on, and how Athletics Partner helps maximize your chances.
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The processFrom your first evaluation to your arrival on campus: the four main steps of a successful plan.
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Moving to the USAF-1 student visa, preparation and arrival on campus: the last steps before the big move.
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Athletics Partner is an educational advisory and introduction service. Our packages are services provided to the family: no commission or percentage of the scholarship, and no promise that you will receive one. Our role is to maximize your chances. Pricing on request: contact us.
They took this path
ALZAIX LilouSwimmingEast Carolina University
NCAA D1
BONNEFOND MathiasTennisAugustana University
NCAA D22 universities (transfer)
DEPAUW DamienTrack and fieldBrescia University
NAIA
KIEFFEL InèsSwimmingDrexel UniversityNCAA D12 universities (transfer)
KRIFA NaïlaTennisLe Moyne CollegeNCAA D12 universities (transfer)
PICON ChloéSwimmingWilliam Carey UniversityNAIA
PIGEONNEAU MaelysTennisBrenau UniversityNAIAGraduate studies
SOUVRAS AdrienSoccerFriends UniversityNAIA
VANDAELE AnneSoccerAngelina College
NJCAA
VANDEWALLE MaloVolleyballBrescia UniversityNAIA
They play and study here
Your American adventure
starts here.
Tell us about your sport, your level and your plans. An advisor gets back to you within 48 hours, free and with no commitment.