If your parent or legal guardian is not available (e.g. incarcerated, death), it is permissible for another individual to sign the NLI with you. You must be approved in advance by the NLI Office before you sign the NLI. In order to gain approval, you should work with the school recruiting you to put together a statement with the following information:

Explain why your parent or legal guardian is unable to sign the NLI with you. The name of the person (not a coach or athletics administrator) who has agreed to sign with you, and The reason why your parent or legal guardian is not able to sign.

Your school will submit this information and any supporting documentation to the NLI Office for review and a decision.