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UT to receive one-time payment from NCAA

Rhiannon Potkey
USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee
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The University of Tennessee will be receiving $808,086 from the NCAA to benefit athlete academic and welfare initiatives.

According to a USA TODAY Sports report, the NCAA Board of Governors and the Division I Board of Governors approved a plan a year ago to make a one-time supplemental distribution of $200 million to Division I schools on April 19.

The amount of money each school receives is based on the number of athletic scholarships the schools provided during the 2013-14 school year, meaning the schools with the largest athletic programs will receive the greatest share of money.

The money is restricted to uses that directly benefit student-athletes and their academic success, life skills, career success, health and safety and student-athlete focused diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Among other Tennessee colleges, Vanderbilt will receive $600,708, Memphis $706,586, Middle Tennessee State $742,262, Chattanooga $530,606, Austin Peay $531,461 and East Tennessee State $367,396. (Full distribution list).

Prior to spending the money, each school must submit a plan for the intended use to the national office. The plan must be submitted within three months of receiving the funds and will be reviewed by the national office.

Schools are subject to a random audit by the national office internal audit department to ensure they are accurately spending the money.

Funds can’t be used for coaches’ salaries, strength and conditioning equipment, capital improvements or other spending designed to improve athletic performance, athletic competition experiences or fan experiences.