Wichita State University supports NIL and our student-athletes' ability to capitalize on some of their greatest and most valuable assets. While the institution is not and cannot be involved in facilitating NIL activities, it does want to support student-athletes' NIL efforts and ensure that our student-athletes and community partners are following all applicable rules and regulations so as not to jeopardize the eligibility of the student-athlete. Currently, five (5) pathways exist for community engagement: Armchair Strategies, Player Card, Paladin Strategies, Opendorse and direct connection with student-athletes.

It is important to understand, the first four pathways involve administrative fees, above and beyond the NIL deal itself. Armchair Strategies, Paladin Strategies, Player Card and Opendorse charge administrative overhead (5-20% depending on nature of activity). Those fees pay for Armchair Strategies, Paladin Strategies, Player Card and Opendorse critical service components (i.e., contract generation, document storage, tax withholding/reporting, etc.) that protect both the integrity of the institution and the eligibility of student-athletes.

The fifth pathway includes direct connection with student-athletes. Community members may contact student-athletes regarding NIL proposals directly through social media, email, etc. This pathway requires critical service components (i.e., contract generation, document storage, tax withholding/reporting, etc.) be the responsibility of the student-athletes and/or local businesses.
 
For more information on NIL at Wichita State, go to www.goshockers.com/NIL.