Wages for college athletes is a hotly contested issue in the United States, where players are currently eligible to receive only free tuition and small stipends, and these at their schools’ discretion. By contrast, the NCAA’s revenue for 2013 was a whopping $912.8 million. Berman stated that the players’ lawsuit against EA Sports and the NCAA “marks the first time student-athletes will be paid for the [sic] likeness or image.” Athletes have until the end of July to respond to the case, and are each eligible to receive up to $7,026.
