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When did NIL rules officially change for college athletes?

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The official change came July 1, 2021. On that date the NCAA implemented an interim NIL policy that suspended its long‑standing prohibitions and allowed college athletes to be paid for their name, image and likeness (endorsements, sponsorships, appearances, etc.). The change followed pressure from state NIL laws and the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 2021 NCAA v. Alston decision.

If you want, I can show a short timeline or list how specific states or sports programs handled the transition.