Affiliation Deadlines

Affiliation Deadline to Compete in State Leadership Conference:  February 1, 2025
Affiliation Deadline for Those Not Competing in STAR Events: February 1, 2025

Who is eligible to be a member of FCCLA?

Any student who has taken a course in following Tennessee CTE Career Clusters: Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications, Education and Training, Hospitality and Tourism, and Human Services or as determined by the state department of education, Middle school through grade 12 is eligible for active membership in an organized chapter within their school. Once the state and national dues are paid, the student will be an official affiliated member.

Teachers can join FCCLA, too! Teachers certified to teach Family and Consumer Sciences Education, or as determined by the state department of education, can serve as the FCCLA chapter adviser.

Quick Links

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How do I join FCCLA?

Please review the Getting Started video and the Join FCCLA brochure before you affiliate your chapter for guided instructions.
Then, once you are an official FCCLA chapter adviser, the Chapter Adviser Affiliation Guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions for affiliating your chapter on the state and national levels.

When you get ready to collect your member data, use the Member Affiliation Information Sheet to collect all the information you need from your chapter members. Then when you enter your members in the system, be sure to utilize the FCCLA Chapter Member Excel Template to make your chapter member upload is as seamless and smooth as possible.

Affiliation Instructions

  • Affiliation Fee: $14 per person ($9 national dues + $5 state dues)

There is a 12 student member minimum or $168 per chapter, plus an advisor fee of $14 per advisor. Advisors must attach a copy of the invoice to all payments to be accurately processed. All membership affiliation materials and payments will be sent directly to the FCCLA National Headquarters.

There are also other membership 'bundle' options available. Check out the Membership Bundle Flyer to see all the options!

SEND PAYMENT/INVOICE TO:
FCCLA
Attn: Membership
13241 Woodland Park Rd
Suite 100
Herndon, VA 20171

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • Before beginning your online chapter affiliation process, review the tutorial video for guided instructions.
  • Once  you are an official FCCLA chapter advisor, the Chapter Advisor Affiliation Guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions for affiliating your chapter on the state and national level.
  • When collecting your member data, use the Member Affiliation Information Sheet to collect all the information you need from your chapter members.
  • When you enter your members in the system, be sure to utilize the FCCLA Chapter Member Excel Template to make your chapter member upload as seamlessly and smoothly as possible (Excel member upload not required; you may enter members manually).
  • Affiliate your chapter  using the easy to use FCCLA Online Affiliation System.