Accelerating Academic Success Program

Providing opportunities for learning is at the heart of the NCAA’s mission, and the Association holds schools accountable for the academic success of student-athletes by tracking academic progress. The NCAA provides support for schools as they work to meet the NCAA’s academic standards via the Accelerating Academic Success Program, which assists Division I schools as they develop programs and systems designed to increase graduation rates and ensure academic success.

Established in 2012 by the NCAA Executive Committee (which is now the Board of Governors), the AASP includes grants for eligible schools and student-athletes, as well as an annual conference.

Grants and Awards

The NCAA offers grants to schools to assist in creating programming and systems that further academic success and to student-athletes to promote professional development.

Administrative Groups and Resources

Information about and resources for affiliated AASP groups, including the Selection Committee, Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Limited-Resource Institutions Academic Advisory Group and the Limited-Resource Institutions Directors of Athletics Task Force.

Annual Conference

The annual AASP Conference offers administrators the chance to delve into a broad set of topics that will enhance their professional development, in addition to topics related to the academic success of college athletes.

NCAA honors Klavitter and Scott with AASP Student-Athlete Career Development Award

The NCAA has named Megan Klavitter, a women’s volleyball student-athlete from Chicago State, and Austin Scott, a football student-athlete from Eastern Kentucky, as the recipients of its 2020 Accelerating Academic Success Program Student-Athlete Career Development Award.

In the Spotlight

Phenomenal success stories of AASP are highlighted as the program continues to impact institutions, athletic administrators, student-athletes and beyond.

Resources

Have a question? Email AASP@ncaa.org

AASP Grant Management SharePoint Zone

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