Leave is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Elon University, its athletics department or its conference. Everything here comes from what Elon University, its conference, the state of North Carolina and the NCAA have published, linked under Sources and read on October 24, 2026. "Not published" means the school has not published it.
The rules at Elon
| Question | What is published | Source |
|---|---|---|
| School NIL policy | Elon University Athletics, Name, Image and Likeness Policy, "Revised July 24, 2025" on the athletics site and "Revised July 17, 2025" in the 2026-27 Student-Athlete Handbook (posted 2026-08-20). It covers use of Elon logos, sponsorship limits, agents and disclosure through NIL Go. The original 2021 policy (revised 2021-07-04, effective 2021-07-01), which barred Elon and its staff from "assisting with or facilitating NIL activities" and used the NOCAP platform, is still posted as a PDF | Elon Athletics, NIL Policy page; 2026-27 Student-Athlete Handbook; Elon University NIL Policy (2021) |
| How deals are disclosed | NCAA: third-party deals of $600 or more go to NIL Go within five business days (Bylaws 22.2.2, 22.2.2.2). Elon's 2025 policy: an athlete "shall report all noninstitutional name, image and likeness contracts or payment terms, including those involving associated entities or individuals, with a total value of $600 or more" to NILGO.com, counting repeat payments from the same source, and "must submit written documentation ... within five (5) business days of execution". North Carolina law sets no disclosure rule | Elon Athletics, NIL Policy (2025); NCAA Division I Manual 2026-27 |
| Banned categories | North Carolina law lists none. Elon "reserves the right to identify and prohibit" deals that contradict its mission, priorities and values, with examples including promoting gambling; drugs, tobacco and alcohol; banned NCAA substances; adult entertainment; or illegal activity | Elon Athletics, NIL Policy (2025); /nil/college/north-carolina |
| School marks and group licensing | An athlete who wants to use Elon licensed logos, name or property "must formally request written permission" through the Logos and Marks Request form and "may be subject to licensing and/or rental fees"; using them without permission is a policy violation that "could result in remuneration paid by the student-athlete to the University". The Elon NIL Store (launched 2025-02-12) sells apparel for opted-in athletes that Elon's release says is "officially licensed by Elon University". Group licensing rules: Not published | Elon Athletics, NIL Policy (2025); Elon Athletics release (2025-02-12) |
| Revenue sharing | The College Sports Commission puts the 2026-27 cap at "approximately $21.58 million per school" and lists Elon University (Coastal Athletic Association) as participating in 2026-27 (read 2026-10-24). The CAA announced on 2025-01-29 that its "Board of Directors and its member institutions have committed to opting into the pending NCAA House settlement by March 1, 2025". Elon's own statement or figures: Not published. Elon's five-year plan, Phoenix Rising (2025), lists the goal to "Develop strategic plan to increase corporate sponsorship and incorporate NIL partnerships" | College Sports Commission; Coastal Athletic Association release (2025-01-29); Elon Athletics, Phoenix Rising |
| Collective or NIL group | Not published. Elon names no collective. Its published NIL platforms are the Forever Phoenix NIL Network on Opendorse (launched 2023-02-27), where, Opendorse's CEO said in Elon's release, "any fan or brand can support their favorite Elon players", and the Elon NIL Store (2025-02-12). The athletics site's NIL Vendor Information page still tells businesses they "must create a Sponsor/Business account in NOCAP" | Elon Athletics releases (2023-02-27, 2025-02-12); NIL Vendor Information page |
| Agents and representation | Elon athletes "are permitted to retain an agent, advisor and/or an attorney exclusively in connection with NIL activities", including talent agents "(as opposed to sports agents)", marketing firms, legal counsel and financial advisors, in line with G.S. Chapter 78C, Article 9 and the federal Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act; Elon's NIL site has an NIL Agent Registration form. State law: since 2025-07-01 an NIL agency contract is an agency contract, the agent registers with the Secretary of State, and the athlete may cancel within 14 days | Elon Athletics, NIL Policy (2025) and NIL page; /nil/college/north-carolina |
| Compliance contact | Elon Athletics Compliance (Alumni Field House). The staff directory lists Jeffrey Scheible, Senior Associate Athletics Director, Internal Operations, 336-278-6756, and Nicholas Millington, Director of Compliance, 336-278-6839 (read 2026-10-24); the NIL Vendor Information page lists jscheible@elon.edu for compliance questions | Elon Athletics, Staff Directory and NIL Vendor Information |
| State law | Narrow law. North Carolina has no general college NIL statute; S.L. 2025-46 brings NIL agency contracts under G.S. 78C, which has no exception for private schools such as Elon, and makes NIL contract records confidential under the Public Records Act, which reaches public agencies | /nil/college/north-carolina |
What is specific to Elon
Elon revised its NIL policy in July 2025. The new version drops the 2021 policy's two-business-day NOCAP disclosure and its bar on Elon staff "assisting with or facilitating NIL activities", and replaces them with NIL Go reporting for noninstitutional deals of $600 or more, counted across affiliated payors. What stayed is Elon's approach to its brand: any use of Elon logos, name or property needs written permission and may carry licensing or rental fees, and unapproved use can lead to repayment to the University. The 2026-27 handbook prints the policy in full. Elon's athletics plan, Phoenix Rising (announced 2025-06-03), lists the goal to "Develop strategic plan to increase corporate sponsorship and incorporate NIL partnerships" next to ticket sales and new revenue sources, and Elon Sports Properties has its own general manager in the athletics staff directory. Elon athletes can sign up for both the Forever Phoenix NIL Network on Opendorse and the Elon NIL Store.
How Leave fits
In Leave, every deal thread carries a rules summary for the athlete's state and level, and keeps the contract, its dates and the disclosure deadline that applies. It is a summary, not a ruling; the school and the law decide. Leave is software, not an agent, and takes 0% of any deal. You decide, you send.
Questions about NIL at Elon
Does Elon pay its athletes?
Elon is on the College Sports Commission's list of revenue-sharing schools for 2026-27, and the Commission puts the cap at about $21.58 million per school. The CAA said on 2025-01-29 that its board and member institutions "have committed to opting into the pending NCAA House settlement by March 1, 2025". Elon has published no revenue-sharing statement, budget or breakdown of its own.
How do Elon athletes report NIL deals?
Elon's 2025 policy follows NIL Go: noninstitutional deals or payment terms worth $600 or more, including repeat payments from the same or affiliated payors, are reported to NILGO.com within five business days of signing or agreeing to payment terms. Questions go to Elon Athletics Compliance.
Can Elon athletes use Elon logos in NIL deals?
Only with written permission from the Department of Athletics, requested through the Logos and Marks Request form, and the use "may be subject to licensing and/or rental fees". The Elon NIL Store sells apparel that Elon says is officially licensed by the University.
Does Elon have an NIL collective?
Elon has not named one. Its published NIL platforms are the Forever Phoenix NIL Network on Opendorse, launched in February 2023, and the Elon NIL Store, launched in February 2025.
Do North Carolina NIL agent rules apply to Elon, a private school?
Yes. North Carolina's athlete agent law, G.S. 78C, has no private-school exception; since 2025-07-01 an NIL agency contract is an agency contract, so the agent registers with the Secretary of State and the athlete may cancel within 14 days. Elon's policy points to the same statute and to the federal Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act.
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