MORE THAN A FULL RIDE

The change: Athletes who receive a full-ride athletic scholarship -- or other financial aid that equals a full scholarship when added to a partial athletic scholarship -- are eligible for an additional $2,000 to cover out-of-pocket expenses.

Sports it covers: Football, men's and women's basketball, women's gymnastics, women's tennis and women's volleyball are all "head-count" sports that require full scholarships. Other athletes could be eligible if their total aid package equals a full scholarship.

Why the change: Scholarships currently cover tuition, fees, room and board, and books. The NCAA adopted the stipend because being a college athlete has become a year-round commitment that makes getting a part-time job impractical.

When: The proposal will begin with the 2012-13 school year.

What it means to the U of M: The school has the equivalent of 324.4 full scholarships. If that number qualified for stipends, it would cost the university $650,000.

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