I found this on ncaa.org
Student-athletes who used their final season of competition (under previous rules) during 2025-26.
No additional eligibility.
Current student-athletes with eligibility remaining (under previous rules) after the 2025-26 academic year.
Either the previous rules OR the new age-based rule, whichever is most beneficial to the student-athlete.
Prospects who initially enroll full time at any college or university during 2026-27.
Either the previous rules OR the new age-based rule, whichever is most beneficial to the student-athlete.
Prospects who initially enroll full time at any college or university in fall 2027 or later.
The age-based rule only.
Student-athletes who used their final season of competition (under previous rules) during 2025-26.
No additional eligibility.
Current student-athletes with eligibility remaining (under previous rules) after the 2025-26 academic year.
Either the previous rules OR the new age-based rule, whichever is most beneficial to the student-athlete.
Prospects who initially enroll full time at any college or university during 2026-27.
Either the previous rules OR the new age-based rule, whichever is most beneficial to the student-athlete.
Prospects who initially enroll full time at any college or university in fall 2027 or later.
The age-based rule only.

