Ready to Get Started as a Chapter Adviser?

Advising an FCCLA chapter can be an excellent adventure with rich rewards, a stronger FCS program, closer relationships with students, and personal and professional recognition.

Any student who has taken a course in Family and Consumer Sciences, or as determined by the state department of education, middle school through grade 12 is eligible for active membership in an organized FCCLA chapter within their school. Once the state and national dues are paid, the student will be an official affiliated member.

Teachers and Professional members can join FCCLA too! At least one teacher certified to teach Family and Consumer Sciences education, or as determined by the state department of education, must be affiliated to serve as the FCCLA chapter adviser.

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Contact Us

Contact us for information and materials needed to start a chapter.

Don't forget to talk to your school administration so they understand the benefits of having an FCCLA chapter.

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Attend the New Adviser In-Service

Attend our annual New Adviser In-Service on October 9, 2025 in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Don't worry if you missed the workshop, we can help get you started anytime, just contact Andrew!

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Affiliate

Add your members to the FCCLA Affiliation Portal - and don't forget yourself.

Membership

Several Membership Options are Available

Check the Michigan Adviser Manual for current prices.

  • Traditional rate is a per person basis price for high schools and middle schools.

  • Unlimited High School Chapter Membership Package rate

  • Up to 25 High School Chapter Members Package rate

  • Unlimited Middle School Package rate

Guidelines

  1. All chapters must have paid affiliations for at least one (1) adviser and twelve (12) student members.

  2. Each school will affiliate online https://affiliation.registermychapter.com/fccla# through the FCCLA Portal.

  3. Membership must be submitted in the online portal by November 30th for the chapter to be eligible for the Michigan “8 more for the 80th” Award program.

  4. All conference participants must be submitted members of FCCLA.

  5. Invoices may be obtained after submitting your membership and clicking on the Invoice tab of the membership portal.

  6. Once membership has been submitted, the chapter is responsible for payment for the number of members submitted (the amount due on the roster).

  7. Per National FCCLA Board Policy, any changes to invoices (including duplicated members or mistakes) must be submitted within 30 days of the invoice creation date. After 30 days, no changes are allowed, and must be paid in full.

  8. Once submitted, State and National membership fees are non-transferable and non-refundable.

  9. If an individual registered for membership drops out of your class after their membership has been submitted, the chapter is still responsible to pay the membership rate due on the invoice.