Scholarships
Scholarships can make the US college pathway more affordable, but they are rarely simple. SSP helps players and families understand athletic, academic and international funding — and how they work together.
Start Pathway AssessmentMost players do not receive one single scholarship that covers everything. Instead, colleges often combine different types of funding to reduce the overall cost of attendance.
Awarded by the coach and based on your playing level, position, potential impact, and how much budget remains for that recruiting class.
Awarded by the college based on academic performance. Strong grades can reduce costs and make you more attractive to coaches.
Some colleges offer additional funding to international students to support campus diversity and global recruitment.
How packages work
Scholarships are usually applied against tuition first, then housing and meals, and sometimes books, fees or insurance. The remaining amount is the family’s out-of-pocket cost.
Most college soccer scholarships are split between multiple players. Coaches manage limited budgets across entire squads, which means your academic profile, timing, position, level and target schools all matter.
Scholarship budgets vary by gender, programme and school resources.
Scholarships are often split across the squad and combined with academic funding.
Can offer strong scholarship opportunities, especially when athletic and academic awards combine.
Renewals
Scholarships are normally renewed each year, provided the athlete stays academically eligible, follows team and university rules, and continues meeting the standards expected by the programme.
Some players can increase their package over time by performing well academically and athletically once on campus.
We help identify programmes where your level, position and profile may fit.
We help families understand how grades and test scores can improve affordability.
We help present players professionally so coaches can understand their value quickly.
The right fit includes cost, playing opportunity, academics, location, development environment and long-term pathway. SSP helps families think beyond the headline number.
Complete the SSP Pathway Assessment and we’ll review your Locker23 profile, background and goals before recommending the best next step.
Start Pathway Assessment