Trump’s New Order Caps College Athlete Eligibility at Five Years

President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order aimed at tightening regulations in college sports. It comes after recent changes allowed student-athletes to earn money. The order tells the NCAA to cap athlete eligibility at five years. It also lets athletes transfer schools once without sitting out a season. Institutions that fail to comply may lose federal funding starting August 1. Trump said unchecked pay-for-play deals have fueled a costly arms race that burdens universities. The order urges governing bodies to curb improper financial arrangements and calls on Congress to enact broader legislation. This follows a July order to limit third-party payments in football and men’s basketball. It also seeks to protect funding for women’s and less profitable sports after the 2021 Supreme Court NIL ruling.

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