The Student Athlete Act of 2026 establishes federal rules governing college athlete eligibility and transfers. The bill gives student athletes five consecutive years to compete in intercollegiate sports, regardless of injury or other circumstances. It also regulates the transfer process: while athletes can transfer once without penalty, any subsequent transfers result in ineligibility for one academic year. Additionally, the legislation requires colleges to honor their original financial aid commitments to student athletes, though schools can still revoke aid if an athlete violates conduct standards. The bill applies to all institutions of higher education and their athletic programs under NCAA oversight, and it prevents states from enacting conflicting rules about student athlete rights.
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