College athletes are manipulated every day. Student athletes work day in and day out to meet academic standards and maintain their competitive level of play. These athletes must be rewarded and credited for their achievements. Not only are these athletes not compensated, but they also live without money. Since athletes live without money, they are very vulnerable to taking money from supporters and others who are willing to help them. The problem is that not only do athletes get into trouble, but so do their athletic departments. College athletes were recently granted permission to work by the NCAA. Even with this permit, their work is still regulated. One rule for working athletes is that they cannot work for the school's alumni. The NCAA has this rule because it believes that if athletes work for people with close ties to the school, they will receive special benefits while they work. These special benefits include, (but are not limited to), athletes' pay while they are not at work and higher wages than other workers doing the same job (Anstine 4). Another limitation for working college athletes is a time restriction. College athletes have very demanding schedules that they follow and once their schedules are over they are left with very little free time. Student athletes are required to take a minimum of twelve credit hours to begin the semester and must pass at least nine credit hours by the end of the semester. Having to meet this standard, athletes spend hours studying and attending classes. In addition to studying and attending classes, athletes must then go to train. Going to train and participating takes up four to seven hours of an athlete's day. Once all of this is completed, athletes only have a couple of hours left to enjoy time with their friends or even just relax and watch a movie. But, since these athletes are college students and do not receive money for their commitments, they should spend time working. If athletes apply for a job, they are limited to only a couple of hours a day to work. Additionally, a large number of jobs require their employees to be available on weekends.