Rules & Regulations: Employment of Student-Athletes NCAA legislation permits Division I student-athlete's (SA's) to receive earnings from legitimate on- or off-campus employment during semester or term time. Please contact the Compliance Office before employing a student-athlete. As an employer, you should be aware of the following NCAA regulations regarding the employment of student-athletes: Compensation may not include any value the student-athlete has to the employer due to the student-athlete's fame or reputation. The student-athlete shall be paid only for work actually performed. The student-athlete shall be paid at a fair market value equal to that for other similar positions in the immediate area of employment. Do not employ a prospect prior to the completion of the prospect's senior year in high school. Do not employ a currently enrolled student-athlete during the academic year without receiving approval from The University of Montana. Do not provide transportation to and from work for student-athlete employees unless such transportation is provided to all employees.