The NAIA isn’t a “level”. It’s an association. D1, D2, and D3 aren’t “levels”. They are divisions within an association. “JUCO” isn’t an association or level. There are at least 4 different associations in the US that have member institutions offering collegiate athletics comprised, or primarily comprised of 2-yr institutions. Most people have no earthly idea what they are even talking about and are advising young people on decisions for their future.