Bring FCCLA to Your School
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America provides a wealth of benefits for students, advisers, CTE programs, schools, and the community.
Students become more engaged, motivated, and connected.
Bring recognition to your school and CTE program.
Teachers join an exclusive professional network.
Students learn to make a difference in the community.
“You see that growth in their competitions, but even more in how they lead: how they welcome new members, help them get started, and model the kind of leadership that keeps the chapter moving forward…every year they bring something new to it, and that's what makes this work so rewarding…the students make it their own.”
-Leah B, Chapter Adviser since 2018
Schools with any of the following CTE programs are eligible for FCCLA membership:
Education General, 13.0000
Cooking & Related Culinary Arts, 12.0500
Hospitality Administration & Management, 52.0901
Home Furnishings 19.0605
Fashion Design 19.0906
Visual & Performing Arts 50.0101
Middle School CTE Programs (any cluster)
Family & Consumer Sciences classes
Don't see your program listed? Contact the state office to determine whether your course is eligible.
How to Start a Chapter
First Steps and What You Need to Know
Confirm Eligibility and Gain Admin Support
Make sure your program fits one of our eligible CIP codes.Find Your Members
Each FCCLA chapter affiliates at least 12 student members and one adviser. Chapters with fewer than 12 students may still affiliate, but are charged for 12 members.Choose Your Membership Option
Most new chapters opt for regular membership, but large schools and career centers should consider a membership package.Sign Up Your Members and SUBMIT!
Click the red button below and select “First Time Chapter Affiliation. Once submitted, your members will be listed as “pending.” Complete payment, and your chapter is officially affiliated!
Membership Rates
Select the Best Option for Your School
Traditional “Regular” Rate
$19 per member and adviser
Unlimited Membership Package
$1300 per chapter to affiliate unlimited members
Up to 25 Package
$650 per chapter to affiliate up to 25 members
Middle School Package
$650 per chapter to affiliate members in grades 9 and below
Urban Package
$9000 per school district, for eligible metropolitan areas.
If you need help choosing the right package, please contact the state office before affiliating.
Day 1 Resources for New Advisers
Contact the state office to request more resources.
Tips for Engaging Students Right Away
How Do I Explain FCCLA
to New Members?
Connect FCCLA to their learning. Don’t pitch FCCLA as another club they have to make time for. Instead, show how FCCLA is intracurricular and directly supports them as they pursue their career goals.
Direct students to ready-made activities. Encourage students to take the competitive event quiz to find their passion, or follow @mifccla on Instagram to see what other members are up to.
Show them FCCLA. You can find FCCLA’s latest conference recap videos on YouTube or on the National FCCLA website.
Let Current Members Lead. Ask your returning members to share their experiences. Brand new chapter or just had a lot of graduates? Consider inviting a state officer to talk to your class.