What is NIL Go?
NIL Go is the College Sports Commission clearinghouse, built with Deloitte, where Division I athletes report third-party NIL deals worth $600 or more.
How it works
Every Division I athlete must report third-party NIL deals with a total value of $600 or more, including deals that could reach $600 through royalties, bonuses or contingencies, whether or not the school opted in to revenue sharing.
The system checks whether a deal serves a valid business purpose and pays within a reasonable range of compensation. It is aimed at booster payments dressed up as endorsements.
Revenue share from the school is separate. NIL Go covers money from brands, businesses and collectives.
The numbers
Total deal value
For the commission
Not revenue share
An example
A guard signs a $5,000 deal with a local car dealership. She reports it through NIL Go, which reviews whether the pay fits the work and the dealership’s business purpose.
What it means for a player
Report before you rely on the money. A deal that is not cleared can create eligibility problems for you and the school.
Read next: How does revenue sharing work for college basketball players?
Sources
Reviewed September 26, 2026 by McKinley Malbrough III, J.D., MS-HRM, certified WNBA player agent and former certified NBA agent. Figures are refreshed each July. General information, not legal, tax or financial advice.