What is Amateurism? A student-athlete loses their amateur status and shall not be eligible for intercollegiate competition in a particular sport if the student athlete: negotiates, signs or enters into any written or oral agreement with an agent. accepts or receives any extra benefits (including family members) from an agent, financial advisor, or anyone who wishes to represent the student-athlete. uses their athletic skills for pay, or promise of pay. competes with a professional sports team or receives any compensation from a professional sports team. receives an extra benefit that is not available to the general student population. An extra benefit includes, but is not limited to, transportation, meals, clothes, entertainment, preferential loan terms, and cash.