About Our School
We Are NCAA-Approved
Volunteer State Virtual Academy (VSVA) is recognized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) , which enables our students to take courses that count toward the academic requirements needed to become a college athlete.
Supporting College-Bound Athletes
VSVA is an online schooling option that allows students to complete coursework anywhere. As an NCAA-approved online public school, we proudly stand by our athletes and guide them toward academic and athletic success throughout high school and beyond.
What is the NCAA?
The NCAA is an organization dedicated to the well-being and success of college athletes. The NCAA is composed of several member schools that award nearly $3.5 billion in athletic scholarships every year and provide vast support to help student-athletes graduate.
The NCAA consists of three divisions.
Divison I
generally has the largest student body, athletics budgets, and number of athletic scholarships.
Divison II
tends to focus more on academic achievement and service to the community.
Divison III
maintains participation in a competitive athletics environment that still pushes academic excellence.
What does NCAA-approved mean?
NCAA schools require college-bound student-athletes to build a strong foundation of high school courses to prepare them for the academic expectations in college. VSVA, which the NCAA recognizes, offers high school credit-bearing courses that count toward the 16 NCAA-approved courses required to become a college athlete.
Student-athletes must also graduate from high school and earn a minimum GPA.
For more information and a listing of eligible VSVA courses, please visit the NCAA’s high school selection site and input code 853594. Further requirements for Division I, Division II, and Division III vary and can be found on the NCAA website.