13.9.3.2 Written Offer of Aid Before Signing Date. Before August 1 of an individual's senior year in high school, an institution shall not, directly or indirectly, provide a written offer of athletically related financial aid or indicate in writing to the individual that an athletically related grant-in-aid will be offered by the institution. On or after August 1 of a prospective student-athlete's senior year in high school, an institution may indicate in writing to a prospective student-athlete that an athletically related grant-in-aid will be offered by the institution; however, the institution may not permit the prospective student-athlete to sign a form indicating acceptance of such an award before the initial signing date in the applicable sport in the National Letter of Intent program. [D] (Revised: 8/5/04, 4/29/10 effective 8/1/10, 3/3/11)