Friday 8/21/26
At D1 schools subject to the House settlement roster rules, softball has a 25-player roster limit, and the old sport-specific scholarship maximum has been removed. That means participating schools may provide scholarships to athletes throughout that roster—but it does not require every program to give 25 full scholarships.
25 ROSTER SPOTS ≠ 25 FULL SCHOLARSHIPS
The scholarship rules changed—but that doesn’t mean every D1 softball player is getting a full ride.
AG2C takeaway: Families need to ask about the total financial package, not simply, “Do you offer softball scholarships?” Athletic aid can be only one component alongside academic scholarships, grants and other financial aid.
NCAA explanation of House-settlement roster and scholarship changes
