Leave is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, its athletics department or its conference. Everything here comes from what The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, its conference, the state of South 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 The Citadel
| Question | What is published | Source |
|---|---|---|
| School NIL policy | No standalone NIL policy is posted. The 2026-27 Student-Athlete Handbook (updated July 2026) has a "Name, Image, Likeness" section saying NIL deals "must be independent and not tied to enrollment, performance, or team membership" and that institutions "can now assist student-athletes with NIL opportunities, which includes identifying and facilitating deals between student-athletes and third parties". The compliance page also links a 2021 NIL quick sheet and the 2023-24 Cadet-Athlete Handbook, whose NIL list of "Don'ts" includes "Engage in NIL opportunities until approved" and "Engage in NIL opportunities facilitated by Citadel staff, boosters, etc." | The Citadel Athletics, 2026-27 Student-Athlete Handbook; Compliance page and 2023-24 Cadet-Athlete Handbook (read 2026-10-24) |
| 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). The 2026-27 handbook says athletes "will be required to disclose NIL deals that are $600 in value or greater using the required NIL Go platform". The compliance page's 2021 NIL Disclosure Form says to complete it "PRIOR to engaging in any Name, Image, and Likeness activities", one form per agreement. South Carolina has had no disclosure-to-school statute since 2024; the agent act's 72-hour notice applies to agency contracts | The Citadel Athletics, 2026-27 Student-Athlete Handbook and NIL Disclosure Form (2021); NCAA 2026-27 Division I Manual; /nil/college/south-carolina |
| Banned categories | State law bars NIL pay for endorsing tobacco, alcohol, illegal substances or activities, banned athletic substances and gambling including sports betting, and lets a school bar uses that conflict with "institutional values as defined by the institution" (S.C. Code § 59-158-40(A)). The Citadel's own category list: Not published | /nil/college/south-carolina |
| School marks and group licensing | Not published as an NIL policy. The 2021 quick sheet answers "No" to using Citadel logos, wearing a Citadel uniform or apparel, and using Citadel facilities in NIL activities, and "Yes" to stating that an athlete competes for The Citadel. No group licensing program is published | The Citadel Athletics, Student-Athlete NIL Quick Sheet (2021) |
| Revenue sharing | The College Sports Commission lists The Citadel as participating in 2026-27 and puts the cap for 2026-27 at approximately $21.58 million per school. The Citadel's 2025-11-13 release says President Gen. Glenn Walters announced the Board of Visitors' decision and quotes him: "Through the commitment of our donors, we will continue to take steps to compete for championships for years to come." No figure is published. South Carolina law bars a school's appropriated funds from paying athletes for NIL | The Citadel Athletics (2025-11-13); College Sports Commission; /nil/college/south-carolina |
| Collective or NIL group | Not published. The athletics site names no NIL collective; its donation links go to The Citadel Brigadier Foundation, whose home page names no NIL program (read 2026-10-24) | The Citadel Athletics home page; The Citadel Brigadier Foundation |
| Agents and representation | The 2021 quick sheet answers "Yes" to hiring representation "to secure NIL opportunities" and "No" to hiring an athlete agent for professional athletics opportunities. The Citadel's Agent/Advisor Registration Form says every sports agent applying to work with a Citadel athlete "must be registered with the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs". State law: an NIL contract is an agency contract, agents register with the Department of Consumer Affairs, NIL agent fees are capped at 20 percent, and the athlete may cancel within 14 days | The Citadel Athletics, NIL Quick Sheet and Agent/Advisor Registration Form; /nil/college/south-carolina |
| Compliance contact | The Citadel Athletics Compliance Services, second floor, Main Athletics Suite, McAlister Field House; 843-953-5352. The Citadel Athletics announced on 2026-10-15 that Matthew Barbosa, "who directs the Compliance department", was elevated to Associate Athletic Director, and on 2026-10-19 that it added Clayton Simmons Jr. as Director of Compliance | The Citadel Athletics, Compliance page, 2026-27 Student-Athlete Handbook and releases (2026-10-15, 2026-10-19) |
| State law | South Carolina lets schools and their staff create and facilitate NIL deals, bars appropriated funds for NIL pay, bans five endorsement categories, bars association penalties for what its chapter allows, and keeps NIL records and per-athlete revenue-sharing amounts out of public records (in force) | /nil/college/south-carolina |
What is specific to The Citadel
At The Citadel the athletics rules sit beside the regulations of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. The 2026-27 Student-Athlete Handbook (updated July 2026) has a "Student-Athlete Employment" section that quotes, as from The Citadel Blue Book, that students "will not accept off-campus employment during the school year" and need written permission from the Commandant and the Director of Human Resources to work on campus. The Blue Book posted for 2026-27, dated as of 31 August 2026, does not contain that sentence; its table of offenses lists "Unauthorized Employment (on or off campus)" as a Class II offense, code 246. Neither the handbook's employment section nor the Blue Book mentions NIL. The handbook's separate NIL section says that as of August 1, 2024, "new rules allow athletes to pursue NIL opportunities without limitations imposed by the NCAA, conferences, or universities". The handbook also quotes the White Book that the team travel and warm-up uniform may be worn "ONLY for Athletic events in Athletic venues" and that "Otherwise cadet uniforms are required", and the 2021 quick sheet answers "No" to wearing a Citadel uniform in NIL activities.
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 The Citadel
Does The Citadel pay its athletes?
The Citadel announced on 2025-11-13 that it "intends to opt-in" to the House settlement for 2026-27, the model that lets schools share revenue directly with athletes, and the College Sports Commission lists it for 2026-27 with a 2026-27 cap of about $21.58 million per school. The Citadel has not published a figure. Its president said in the release, "Through the commitment of our donors, we will continue to take steps to compete for championships for years to come." South Carolina law bars appropriated funds from paying athletes for NIL.
Do The Citadel's cadet employment rules mention NIL?
Not in the texts posted on 2026-10-24. The 2026-27 Student-Athlete Handbook (updated July 2026) quotes, as from the Blue Book, that students "will not accept off-campus employment during the school year". The Blue Book posted for 2026-27 (as of 31 August 2026) does not contain that sentence and lists "Unauthorized Employment (on or off campus)" as a Class II offense. Neither text mentions NIL; the handbook covers NIL in a separate section. The handbook names the Compliance Office (843-953-5352) for rules questions.
How do Citadel athletes report NIL deals?
The 2026-27 handbook says deals of $600 or more are disclosed through NIL Go; the NCAA sets a five business day deadline. The compliance page still links a 2021 Citadel disclosure form to be completed before any NIL activity, one per agreement. If an agent is involved, South Carolina's agent act has the agent and athlete notify the athletic director within 72 hours after signing or before the next athletic event, whichever is first.
Can Citadel athletes use the school's logo or uniform in NIL deals?
The Citadel's 2021 NIL quick sheet answers "No" to using Citadel logos, wearing a Citadel uniform or apparel, and using Citadel facilities in NIL activities, and "Yes" to saying the athlete competes for The Citadel. No newer marks rule is posted.
Is The Citadel the same school as the College of Charleston?
No. The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, is in Charleston and plays in the Southern Conference. The College of Charleston is a separate school in the CAA, and Charleston Southern is another separate school. Each publishes its own NIL rules.
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