Kennesaw State University Athletics

How Kennesaw State Athletics is Adapting to a New College Landscape

Effective July 1, 2025, NCAA Division I member institutions may provide direct compensation to student-athletes as long as they remain academically eligible, through the use of athletic department revenue. To help Kennesaw State University Athletics thrive this new landscape of collegiate athletics, the Owl Enhancement Fund was created. Through this Fund, KSU will remain competitive with other departments at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level, as well as members of Conference USA and the Atlantic Sun Conference.

Director of Athletics Milton Overton has committed to $1 million of revenue share to student-athletes for the 2025-26 academic year as Kennesaw State embarks on this new chapter. In compliance with the House Settlement and in alignment with the full members of Conference USA, KSU Athletics is making plans to distribute the fund across specific programs at Kennesaw State to improve the student-athlete experience and attract top-level talent both on the fields of play and in the classroom. In addition to the Owl Enhancement Fund, Kennesaw State Athletics remains committed to its current [SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT HERE] in athletic scholarships across its 18 NCAA Division I teams.

Letter from NCAA President Charlie Baker | College Sports Commission Homepage

Why Support the Owl Enhancement Fund and How You Can Help

Join Kennesaw State Athletics in its support of our student-athletes, coaches and teams by donating to the Owl Enhancement Fund. By supporting the Owl Enhancement Fund, you directly support Kennesaw State student-athletes and their experience at the highest level of collegiate athletics. In addition to ensuring success on the field of play at the highest level of collegiate athletics, the Owl Enhancement Fund also allows our student-athletes the opportunity to have an increased focus on their performance on the field of play and in the classroom as they pursue their postsecondary degrees.

Included in the pricing for tickets to Kennesaw State Athletics home events is the ‘Owl Enhancement Fee’ which goes directly to the Owl Enhancement Fund. This fee on all ticket purchases ensures that each time a ticket is purchased by one of our fans, it includes a direct benefit to our student-athletes. Click here for more information on this fee.

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