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The rules at Robert Morris
| Question | What is published | Source |
|---|---|---|
| School NIL policy | "Robert Morris University Department of Athletics Policy, Name, Image and Likeness", effective 2021-07-01 (posted 2021-07-29), covering disclosure, prohibited activities, marks, facilities, international athletes, boosters, representation and education. The Student-Athlete Handbook effective 2025-08-01 summarizes NIL rules and refers to "the official RMU NIL Policy, available through the Athletic Compliance Office" | RMU Athletics, NIL Policy (2021); Student-Athlete Handbook (effective 2025-08-01) |
| How deals are disclosed | NIL Go for third-party deals of $600 or more within five business days (NCAA Bylaws 22.2.2, 22.2.2.2). The 2021 policy: athletes "are required to disclose any proposed agreement at least 7 days prior to the execution of the contract by submitting the NIL Disclosure Form via INFLCR, or via any other method the university may require", and Compliance approves or denies. The 2025 handbook: "All NIL activities must be disclosed to the Athletics Compliance Office prior to engaging in them." Under Pennsylvania law disclosure to the school is optional for the athlete, and a school "may have policies" on it | RMU NIL Policy (2021); Student-Athlete Handbook (2025); /nil/college/pennsylvania |
| Banned categories | Pennsylvania law and RMU's 2021 policy bar NIL pay tied to adult entertainment, alcohol, casinos and gambling (including sports betting, the lottery and betting on video, online and mobile games), tobacco and electronic smoking products, prescription pharmaceuticals and controlled dangerous substances. The policy adds, "In accordance with Robert Morris University values", NIL activity that is derogatory or abusive, discriminatory, or "Endorsing a particular political candidate or party", and activity that conflicts with existing RMU sponsorships | RMU NIL Policy (2021); /nil/college/pennsylvania |
| School marks and group licensing | The 2021 policy bars use of the RMU name, logos, symbols, trademarks, mascot, "unique colors" and other RMU intellectual property in NIL without express written consent, requested in writing through the Office of Athletic Compliance; athletes may say they play a sport "at Robert Morris University". RMU's NIL page names Influxer as "the official RMU NIL merchandise and apparel store for student-athletes and fans" | RMU NIL Policy (2021); RMU Athletics, Name, Image and Likeness page |
| Revenue sharing | The College Sports Commission puts the 2026-27 cap at approximately $21.58 million per school and lists RMU as participating in 2026-27. RMU's 2026-03-26 release describes the Competitive Success Fund as created "in response to the House v. NCAA settlement", with "100% of the designated proceeds" going to "the retention and development of student-athletes through excellence initiatives". RMU has published no revenue sharing amount or allocation | College Sports Commission; RMU Athletics, Competitive Success Fund release (2026-03-26) |
| Collective or NIL group | RMU's 2026-03-26 FAQ, under "What happened to existing RMU NIL Collectives (RoMo Rise)?", says RMU is bringing these efforts "in-house" and "Previous third-party collective efforts have been consolidated into this fund". Gifts may be designated to men's or women's basketball but "cannot be directed to a specific individual". RMU's NIL page lists partners EmpwrU (NIL education), the Bobby Mo Exchange (an INFLCR-hosted registry for businesses and donors to pay athletes directly), Influxer and JABA, an AI platform announced 2025-12-15 | RMU Athletics, Competitive Success Fund release (2026-03-26), NIL page, JABA release (2025-12-15) |
| Agents and representation | The 2021 policy lets athletes use an agent, lawyer or financial advisor for NIL only and says "Pennsylvania law requires that agents representing student-athletes must be issued a certificate of registration". The 2025 handbook says NIL agents "cannot represent the student-athlete for the purpose of marketing their athletic ability for professional sports contracts". Pennsylvania law: NIL representation comes from an athlete agent registered with the State Athletic Commission or a Pennsylvania lawyer, and an NIL agent contract says it does not bind the athlete beyond NIL | RMU NIL Policy (2021); Student-Athlete Handbook (2025); /nil/college/pennsylvania |
| Compliance contact | RMU Office of Athletics Compliance, colonialscompliance@rmu.edu; the handbook names the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and a Compliance and NIL Coordinator for NIL questions. NIL opportunity questions: Associate Athletic Director for Marketing and Fan Experience, (412) 397-4933, morrisons@rmu.edu | RMU Athletics, Office of Athletic Compliance; NIL page; Student-Athlete Handbook (2025) |
| State law | In force. Pennsylvania's Article XX-M (Act 89 of 2024) covers degree-granting private colleges chartered in the state, lets college athletes earn NIL pay, makes disclosure to the school optional, bars six product categories and limits NIL representation to registered athlete agents and Pennsylvania lawyers | /nil/college/pennsylvania |
What is specific to Robert Morris
Robert Morris describes its Competitive Success Fund, announced 2026-03-26, as "the primary vehicle for donor-led initiatives that keep RMU's programs competitive at the national level"; the fund is "integrated into the RMU Athletics development structure", donors may designate gifts to men's or women's basketball, and "Previous third-party collective efforts have been consolidated into this fund", RoMo Rise among them, according to the release's FAQ. The same release lists an "Athlete Partnership" avenue for businesses: "We can connect you directly to a student-athlete to engage in meaningful, third-party NIL opportunities, such as commercial endorsements." RMU's Student-Athlete Handbook (effective 2025-08-01) says "the university cannot arrange NIL deals for student-athletes." Outside the fund, RMU's NIL page points athletes to four tools: EmpwrU for education, the Bobby Mo Exchange registry, Influxer merchandise and JABA's AI pitching and contract-tracking platform. RMU is a private school. Its handbook says RMU "is a member of the Horizon League and also competes in the Northeast Conference (football, men's lacrosse)", with football in the Football Championship Subdivision, and in other conferences for women's lacrosse, hockey and rowing.
How Leave fits
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Questions about NIL at Robert Morris
What happened to the RoMo Rise collective at Robert Morris?
RMU's 2026-03-26 release says previous third-party collective efforts, including RoMo Rise, "have been consolidated" into the university's Competitive Success Fund to "ensure compliance and a unified strategy for our coaches". Gifts can be designated to men's or women's basketball but not to a specific athlete.
Does Robert Morris pay its athletes?
RMU is on the College Sports Commission's 2026-27 list of schools sharing revenue, with a cap of approximately $21.58 million per school, and it created the Competitive Success Fund in response to the House settlement for athlete "retention and development". RMU has not published amounts or how money is divided.
How do RMU Colonials report NIL deals?
RMU's 2021 policy requires athletes to disclose a proposed deal at least 7 days before signing through the NIL Disclosure Form via INFLCR or another method RMU requires, and the 2025 handbook says all NIL activities are disclosed to Athletics Compliance before engaging in them. Third-party deals of $600 or more also go to NIL Go within five business days.
Does Pennsylvania's NIL law apply to a private school like Robert Morris?
The statute's list of covered schools includes degree-granting private colleges chartered in Pennsylvania. It bars NIL pay tied to six categories (adult entertainment, alcohol, gambling, tobacco and vaping, prescription drugs and controlled substances), and RMU's policy lists the same six plus its own values-based limits.
Can a Robert Morris athlete do political endorsements?
RMU's 2021 NIL policy prohibits NIL activity "Endorsing a particular political candidate or party", along with activity that is derogatory, abusive or discriminatory, citing RMU values.
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