The kids are not paid directly[1], but the kids that go to the schools that you see on TV are paid indirectly in the form of scholarships and other perqs. Depe

The kids are not paid directly[1], but the kids that go to the schools that you see on TV are paid indirectly in the form of scholarships and other perqs. Depending on the school, a full ride scholarship has a value in the range of $10,000 to $50,000 and up. [1] "Gifts" do happen, but there are severe penalties for both the kids and the schools when caught.