Timing of athletic aid discussion

JmGls3
Mon, 17 Sep 2018 23:35:12 +0000

D is a senior and has been handling all recruiting communications with the coaches from her targeted schools, all for an equivalency sport where commits typically happen fall of senior year. That said D, started the process later than most, but in time for the big national tournament over the summer that most coaches attend. The schools are all D1 with one Ivy.

She recently went to her first official visit to the school that has shown the most interest (non-Ivy). I did not attend the OV, since I know the school and ultimately it will be D’s choice. After the visit, she said that the coach said she was one of his top recruits, would have an impact on the team, and would play a lot.

He said she should visit the other schools and let him know if she would like to attend his school. She’s been pre-qualified by admissions and they have rolling admissions for athletes.

I asked her if the head coach mentioned scholarships and she said he didn’t bring it up and she didn’t ask. So, my question is: when and how should this subject be approached? We will have no need per FAFSA, but aid would still be beneficial to our family.

Thanks!