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The Real Cost of a 2.3 GPA: What Canadian Athletes Need to Know About NCAA Division II Scholarships
When Canadian athletes hear that a 2.3 GPA makes them NCAA Division II eligible, it often sounds like a relief. But that small number hides a big problem. The truth is, a 2.3 GPA might open the eligibility door, but it will not open many financial ones. And when international tuition can reach up to $60,000 USD a year, that misunderstanding can cost families tens of thousands of dollars. This guide goes deeper than any surface explanation. You will learn how NCAA Division II

Collegiate Goals Editorial Team
Oct 285 min read
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NCAA Official Visits for Canadian Athletes
NCAA official visits for Canadian athletes explained. Understand the rules, costs, and how to plan cross-border visits.

Collegiate Goals Editorial Team
Sep 235 min read
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Protecting Mental Health as a Canadian NCAA Athlete
Protecting mental health is key for Canadian NCAA athletes. Learn signs, coping strategies and how to thrive in sport and academics.

Collegiate Goals Editorial Team
Sep 123 min read
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Mastering NCAA Core Course Requirements for College Sports
If you’re aiming to play college sports in the United States, understanding the NCAA core course requirements is essential.

Collegiate Goals Editorial Team
Sep 104 min read
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NCAA Early Signing Period for Canadian Athletes
The 2025 NCAA early signing period explained for Canadian athletes, including the phase-out of the NLI and updated signing rules.

Collegiate Goals Editorial Team
Sep 64 min read
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Understanding NCAA, NAIA, and JUCO Eligibility for Canadian Athletes
Canadian athletes who start at a junior college (JUCO) and aim to compete in U.S. university sports face a complex set of rules.

Collegiate Goals Editorial Team
Aug 123 min read
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NCAA Core Courses for Nova Scotia: What Counts for Eligibility?
If you're a Nova Scotia student-athlete planning to compete in the NCAA, knowing which high school courses count is essential.

Collegiate Goals Editorial Team
Aug 43 min read
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NCAA Core Courses for British Columbia
Discover which BC high school courses count for NCAA eligibility and download your province-specific tracker.

Collegiate Goals Editorial Team
Aug 42 min read
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How Central Canadian Athletes Can Prepare for NCAA Recruitment
If you live in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, or Northern Ontario, you’ve probably wondered: How can Central Canadian athletes prepare for NCAA recruitment?Â

Collegiate Goals Editorial Team
Jul 63 min read
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How to Calculate NCAA Core Course GPA for Ontario Students
If you're an Ontario student-athlete with dreams of playing NCAA sports, calculating your core course GPA is one of the most important eligibility steps.

Collegiate Goals Editorial Team
Jul 43 min read
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How Canadian Athletes Can Stay NCAA Eligible Through Grade 12
You’ve trained, emailed coaches, played showcases, and maybe even got a few bites. But here’s something many Canadian athletes forget

Collegiate Goals Editorial Team
May 63 min read
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Legal Challenge to NCAA's Five-Year Rule: What Canadian Athletes Need to Know
In March 2025, Canadian safety and Rutgers transfer Jett Elad filed a lawsuit against the NCAA over its five-year rule , which controls...

Collegiate Goals Editorial Team
Mar 304 min read
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How to Get Recruited by NCAA Coaches as a Canadian Athlete
NCAA recruitment for Canadian athletes, the challenge isn’t just skillit’s visibility. Unlike their American counterparts,

Collegiate Goals Editorial Team
Mar 62 min read
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NCAA Eligibility Extension After JUCO: What Canadian Athletes Need to Know
In a monumental move, the NCAA has extended eligibility for former junior college (JUCO) athletes and those from non-NCAA institutions

Kyle Hockridge
Jan 63 min read
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