American Education Services

About American Education Services

(AES)

All the exposure in the world doesn’t mean anything if a player’s academics aren’t in order. A great mid-range jumper or sweet crossover dribble is useless if NCAA eligibility isn’t met. Unfortunately, many families become confused by these regulations, and many young ladies get lost in the shuffle. Lady Prodigy wants to offer guidance and coaching in the classroom as well as on the court. That’s why we are proud to partner with American Education Services to provide these services for every camper for FREE.

American Education Services provides academic guidance to all middle school and high school students who are hoping to receive an academic and/or athletic scholarship from a college or university. Their commitment to providing young students a path to collegiate acceptance makes them a perfect partner for Lady Prodigy. Best of all, we’re happy to announce that our campers will reap the benefits of our relationship with a free EducationPlanner account from American Education Services. To learn more,  Click here.

About AES

American Education Services is a division of PHEAA, which has grown from a small student loan guarantor with a volume of only 4,600 student loans in 1964, to one of the largest, full-service financial aid organizations in the nation. Here, you can learn more about our structure and mission.

We have devoted our energy, resources and imagination to creating affordable access to higher education for students and their families. AES continues to take a leadership role in developing innovative ways to ease the financial burdens of students and borrowers, while streamlining financial aid delivery systems for schools and lenders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below is a list of some questions that we are commonly asked.

What is EducationPlanner and what do you do?

Whether you are a middle school or a high school student deciding what you want to be or a parent figuring out how to pay for college, EducationPlanner.org is your one-stop career and college planning site

What is the NCAA Clearinghouse?

The policing agency for the NCAA. Students who plan to play Div I or II sports during their freshman year of college must register with the NCAA during their senior year of high school. This registration process certifies that the student has met certain academic and other standards, as required under NCAA guidelines in order to complete and receive athletic-based financial aid.

EducationPlanner guarantee scholarships?

No, a personal EducationPlanner account will help  prepare you in advance so that you will be eligible to receive a scholarship, but there are not any guarantee that you will receive one.

What are the NCAA requirements?

The NCAA requirements vary for Division I and Division II, taking into account your cumulative  GPA  from a number of  required  courses, and your SAT and/or ACT test score(s).

For NCAA Division I

As of 2008, the NCAA Division I requires that you have a certain GPA, and the following 16 core courses:

• 4 years of English
• 3 years of Math (Algebra I or higher).
• 2 years of Natural/Physical Science (1 year of lab if offered by high school)
• 1 year of additional English, Math or Natural/Physical Science
• 2 years of Social Studies
• 4years of additional core courses (from any area listed above, or from foreign language, non doctrinal religion or philosophy) and ACT and/or SAT scores

For NCAA Division II

As of 2008, if you want to play college sport, the NCAA Division II requires that you have a certain GPA, and the following 14 core courses:

• 4 years of English
• 2 years of Math (Algebra I or higher).
• 2 years of Natural/Physical Science (1 year of lab if offered by high school)
• 1 year of additional English, Math or Natural/Physical Science
• 2 years of Social Studies
• 3 years of additional core courses (from any area listed above, or from foreign language, non doctrinal religion or philosophy) and ACT and/or SAT scores

When does the NCAA Clearinghouse notify the student athlete of the eligibility?

When they are a senior in high school. By then it could be too late.