Apex Learning teachers have been authorized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as satisfying the qualifications for first eligibility certification status for high school student-athletes intending to compete in college. This means that when a player takes an Apex Learning course, he or she will be able to continue to participate in sports while maintaining academic eligibility. Sports-related institutions may grant admissions credits toward graduation for students who take certain NCAA-approved courses to satisfy collegiate entrance requirements. These courses should be taken by high school students who are still in high school and not yet admitted to a college or university.