1. A method of trading a collegiate derivative contract, said method comprising: configuring an exchange to execute said trading of said contract based on said contract attaining its derivative status through an underlying agreement between a collegiate institution and a student that obligates said collegiate institution to provide said student with an opportunity to participate in an athletic program at said collegiate institution in return for said student to provide said collegiate institution with his or her participation in said athletic program; and enabling said trading of said contract on said exchange between a seller of said contract and a buyer of said contract.