study harder Many have given up on their studies and soccer we are here to make sure that doesn t happen.

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3 S.C.U.S.. Soccer Chance US are leading soccer scholarship specialists. Our desire is to ensure committed, ambitious and talented people reach their potential. Established in 2012, Soccer Chance US was formed to provide a first class service to potential athletes seeking to continue their soccer development, while obtaining a first class education. We are aware many players have ambitions to play in the MLS and a soccer scholarship is a route many MLS players have taken in the past to achieve this. s such, we base ourselves on complete transparency we do not raise false expectations. We only choose athletes who we are confident can stand up to the level of education and soccer ability required. Our policy of Train hard. Study harder. emphasises the level of commitment required for you to achieve both your sporting and academic goals. Many have given up on their studies and soccer we are here to make sure that doesn t happen. If you are interested in obtaining a soccer scholarship, or for more information, please contact info@soccerchanceusa.com Ben Hanley Founder & Director study harder

4 our services Soccer Chance US is the most competitively priced soccer scholarship company in the industry, charging just for our services Unlike our competitors, we reveal our prices and there are no hidden costs. If at any stage a potential athlete signed up to Soccer Chance US no longer wishes to pursue their scholarship opportunity, they are entitled to a 70% refund. The remaining 30% covers our administrative costs and labour time put into each potential athlete. The cost of our assessment day - where we evaluate each potential athlete s playing ability - is per potential athlete. Each potential athlete that signs up with Soccer Chance US gets this figure deducted from their overall fee, leaving to pay. ll assessment days are professionally filmed and each potential athlete that signs with Soccer Chance US receives a copy of the footage. ssessment days also provide an opportunity for athletes and parents/guardians to ask any questions they have regarding scholarships and Soccer Chance US s services. When signing up to Soccer Chance US, each athlete has their own unique player profile for US college and university coaches to view. Profiles include all vital information, plus links to the player s footage. In addition, Soccer Chance US: - promotes each athlete to US coaches with a player profile. - offers assistance with obtaining your ST/CT exam. - assists the potential athlete through NC/NI clearing houses. - offers help with visa applications and university forms. - sets out the cost of education. - offers potential athletes advice on obtaining insurance. - gives constant support throughout the process. US college soccer is regarded as a major sport, with approximately 20,000 players competing within the NC, NI & NJC associations. There are more than 1,200 men s college soccer programs at colleges and universities across the US. Soccer scholarships provide potential athletes with the exclusive chance to pursue their academic and soccer career simultaneously. soccer scholarship can cover anywhere between 0%-100% of costs and these offers are authorised by the coaches at US colleges and universities. soccer scholarship in the US is a unique means of financing your academic and athletic future, and a great opportunity to live, study and play soccer Stateside.

5 The Process: Complete our assessment form at You will receive a confirmation from us confirming your chosen location, time and date. ttend one of Soccer Chance US s assessment days, which includes a presentation prior to the assessment game. If successful, you will receive a letter of acceptance informing you have passed the assessment day and that we are willing to pursue a soccer scholarship offer on your behalf. Letters will be sent out 7-10 days after the assessment day. long with your letter of acceptance you will receive a contract from Soccer Chance US which. Should you wish to proceed, you will need to sign and send back to us, along with our scholarship consultation fee (for finance options please info@soccerchanceusa.com). Soccer Chance US will then upload your player profile for potential coaches to view and actively pursue a soccer scholarship on your behalf. Soccer Chance US will guide you through your ST (CT) exam, obtaining your GP and through the relevant clearing houses (NC) (NI). Once a suitable scholarship offer is received via a letter of intent from a college or university, Soccer Chance US will guide you in obtaining the relevant insurance and flights out to the US. Soccer Chance US will support you and answer any questions you may have while in the US. US colleges and universities are seeking talented individuals who take their studies as seriously as they do their soccer. Maintaining your studies is therefore an equally vital part of the programme hence our motto Train hard. Study harder. Soccer Chance US aims to get the best possible scholarship offer available for you via our contacts all over the US. Whilst 100% scholarships, which include accommodation, food, books and fees, are reserved for the very best potential athletes, 95% of soccer players sent to merica on soccer scholarships pay less for their university education than the equivalent costs in the UK. scholarships

6 F What does a scholarship not cover? Travel to and from the US. lso, the cost of the social aspect of living in merica will be funded by the student-athlete and not the university. What does a 100% scholarship cover? 100% scholarship covers the cost of tuition, room, board, books and sports-related clothing and equipment. What size of scholarship will I receive? Scholarships are awarded on a percentage basis from 0% to 100%. 75% scholarship means the university will cover 75% of your costs, leaving you to pay the remaining 25%. n award of this amount is typical, especially for first year students. In your second year this award may well be increased if you make an impact in the first season. What subject will I have to study? That will be down to you. Universities will have a variety of courses, just like in the UK. How long will my soccer scholarship last? Sports scholarships are given on a yearly basis. That means they award you financial aid one year at a time and it is possible for them to increase, decrease or cancel your scholarship. So it is important to keep up your work and contribution to the team. What should I allocate financially for my stay at university? It is almost certain you will have to contribute towards your time at university in the US. Try and sit down with your family beforehand and determine what you can afford. It is extremely rare you will receive a 100% scholarship but not impossible. On average you will probably be expected to pay approximately $7,000 in your first year, maybe more, maybe less. This is subject to change depending on how you perform on the field and in your studies. Obviously, this is a substantial amount of money often universities will arrange instalments but it is imperative you have your finances in place (remember this does not include flights, insurance and social spending). What are the NC, NI, NJC/JUNIOR COLLEGES? NC stands for National Collegiate thletic ssociation. It is an organisation responsible for more than 1,000 universities. It is there to ensure fair and sportsmanlike conduct and competition. The NC is made up of three divisions NC D1,D2 & D3. NI stands for National ssociation of Intercollegiate thletics. It has different regulations to the NC but you still have to register through its clearing house. NJC/JUNIOR COLLEGES stands for The National Junior College thletic ssociation. Many potential athletes dismiss the NJC since it gets overlooked by the larger NC and NI. It is, however, a great option for many reasons, one of which is that it enables less able athletes to earn the credits they need to participate in their chosen sport and possibly transfer to a larger university in either the NI or NC.

7 contact us Soccer Chance US Limited, Winnington House, 2 Woodberry Grove, London N12 0DR info@soccerchanceusa.com Tel. +44 (0)

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