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How many seasons would you have?
Since June 2026 the two biggest college divisions give you five years to play, and they start counting when you turn 19 or first enroll at a university, whichever comes first. A gap year can cost you a season.
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This counts the academic year from 1 September and does not know about the few cases that pause the clock, such as military service. It is a guide, not a ruling. The compliance office of the school recruiting you decides your case. How the rule works.