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College athletes, unlike players in the NFL, are not permitted by the NCAA to be paid salaries. Colleges are only allowed to provide non-monetary compensation such as athletic scholarships that provide for tuition, housing, and books. This policy has a very complex history, and there are very strong arguments for both sides (for and against college player salaries).

Many critiques say that college football athletes should be provided salaries given how much money they bring in to the universities. But the counter argument to that is that their "Salary" is given to them through their scholarships. But some would argue that the money they receive in scholarships does not compare to the money the universities receive from their football programs. The debate goes back and forth and there are great arguments on both ends. The Salary issue is still debated today.