We Are NCAA-Approved
Supporting College-Bound Athletes
ALVA is a flexible virtual schooling option for student-athletes, allowing them to complete their coursework from anywhere on their own time. As an NCAA-approved online public school, we proudly stand by our athletes and guide them toward academic and athletic success throughout high school and beyond.
We’ll Support Your Student-Athlete’s Goals
Flexible Learning Environment
Our flex schedule model allows students to learn asynchronously, permitting time for practice and training.*
Support at Every Level
ALVA covers all the bases. Our Indiana-licensed teachers will work with you and your child to ensure they stay on track for graduation.
NCAA-Approved Courses
Core high school courses at ALVA are NCAA-approved, enabling your child to meet the academic requirements for NCAA eligibility.
What is the NCAA?
The NCAA is an organization dedicated to the well-being and success of college athletes. The NCAA comprises several member schools that award nearly $3.5 billion in athletic scholarships yearly and provide vast support to help student-athletes graduate.
The NCAA consists of three divisions.
Division I
generally has the largest student body, athletics budgets, and number of athletic scholarships.
Division II
focuses more on academic achievement and service to the community.
Division II
maintains participation in a competitive athletics environment that still pushes academic excellence.
What does NCAA-approved mean?
NCAA schools require college-bound student-athletes to build a strong foundation of high school courses to prepare them for the academic expectations in college. ALVA is recognized by the NCAA and offers various courses that can count toward the 16 NCAA-approved courses required to become a college athlete.**
Student-athletes must also graduate from high school and earn a minimum GPA.
For more information and a listing of eligible ALVA courses, please visit the NCAA’s high school selection site and input code 852537. Further requirements for Division I, Division II, and Division III vary and can be found on the NCAA website.