Registration and Rates

Registration Policies

• Registration Policies
  • Each person attending the conference or any part of the conference must be officially registered. Each registrant will receive a name badge that serves as admission to all sessions.
  • Only registered attendees may participate in sessions, receptions, sponsored events, and tours. 
  • All meals are on your own and are not provided by National FCCLA.
  • Registration packets will only be distributed to attendees with a zero balance or by securing the balance with another form of payment when picking up registration materials.
  • If you register for the meeting and do not cancel prior to the deadline or are a “no-show,” your chapter will be responsible for the balance due. Your chapter will not be able to register for future national conferences or affiliate until the balance has been paid in full.
  • Full payment must be received at the national headquarters by January 7, 2026. Invoices not paid in full by January 7, 2026, will incur a $25 late fee per invoice.  
  • All registration payments should be sent directly to:

  Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
  13241 Woodland Park Road, Suite 100
  Herndon, VA  20171
  ATTN: 2026 CAS Registration

• Cancellation & Refund Policies
  • Cancellation and refund requests must be submitted online through the FCCLA Portal by December 17, 2025. Telephone, email, and fax cancellations will not be accepted.  
  • For cancellations received by the deadline, FCCLA will refund your registration fee, less a $25 administrative fee per attendee cancellation. 
  • Requests for refunds will not be honored for cancellations received after December 17, 2025. 
  • Refunds for “no-shows” will not be honored, and the chapter will still be responsible for all registration fees. Please note that your chapter will not be eligible to register for future FCCLA national conferences or affiliate until the balance has been paid in full.  
  • All refunds will be processed following the meeting.
• Name Changes/Substitutions
  • Name changes/substitutions must be submitted online through the FCCLA Portal by December 17, 2025. Telephone, email, and fax changes will not be accepted.  
  • FCCLA will process the name change/ substitution without penalty until December 17, 2025. 
  • All requests for name changes/substitutions received after December 17, 2025, will incur a $25 administrative fee. 
• Registration Deadlines

  December 17, 2025

  • Chapter Adviser Summit regular registration rate ends and the late registration rates are in effect starting on December 18, 2025. 

  • Cancellations must be submitted through the FCCLA Portal to be eligible for a refund, less the applicable administrative fee of $25. No refunds will be honored for cancellations received after this deadline. 

  • Substitutions must be submitted through the FCCLA Portal to be processed at no charge. Requests made after this date will incur a $25 administrative fee per substitution. 

  • Chapter Adviser Summit housing deadline. 

   

  January 7, 2026

  • Registration payment deadline. Open invoices after this date will be assessed a $25 late fee. 
• Special Accommodations

  If you require special accommodations, please notify FCCLA at least 30 days before the meeting at meetings@fcclainc.org and when registering.

• Meeting Attire Policy
  • Business casual
  • Attendees wearing jeans, t-shirts, shorts, and athletic wear will not be admitted into meeting sessions
  • Business casual or casual attire is acceptable at non-meeting meals and events

Optional Other Opportunities 

• Georgetown Food Tour (Pre-registration Required)

  Georgetown is a prestigious neighborhood in DC well known for being home to some of the city’s most notable residents, embassies, local commerce, and culinary gems.   This is the perfect neighborhood to eat your way through! Your local expert guide will take you off of the main M Street drag where you will be surprised to learn about the significant political and cultural history of its famous residents including the Kennedy’s and the home of a world-renowned Emmy award-winning chef. Along the way you will eat from eateries that have been featured on the History Channel, and many other important publications for their important social missions. This ‘eat like a local’ experience will indulge you in four tantalizing food samples. This is a walking tour (approximately a distance of 1 mile) so comfortable shoes and warm gear are necessary. A metro or shared ride to/from the hotel is necessary.

  Date: Wednesday, January 14

  Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM

  Cost: $112 per person*

  Cost Includes: Food tastings from four locations, professional tour guide, historical information about the area,  and gratuity for servers and guide.

  *Please note: A minimum of 10 people is needed for this event to happen.

• Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour (Pre-registration Required)

  Hop aboard the Old Town Trolley and see DC through the eyes of our friendly and knowledgeable guides. With live narration, iconic views, and stories that bring history to life, this is sightseeing made smarter. You’ll enjoy the best seats, panoramic views, and the flexibility to explore at your own pace - or gather in groups to experience the city and plan for NLC together. The trolley has 15 stops throughout the city, allowing you to plan and create your perfect afternoon in DC.

  Old Town Trolley operates daily, every 30 minutes at each stop, from 9:00 am, with last re-boarding at 4:00 pm.

   

  STOP 1: Union Station

  STOP 2: National Japanese American Memorial

  STOP 3: U.S. Capitol

  STOP 4: Smithsonian Air and Space Museum

  STOP 5: The Wharf - Boarding for Water Taxi Boat Cruise

  STOP 6: International Spy Museum

  STOP 7: Washington Monument

  STOP 8: Jefferson Memorial

  STOP 9: FDR Memorial/ MLK Jr. Memorial

  STOP 10: Lincoln Memorial

  STOP 11: National Museum of American History

  STOP 12: National Portrait Gallery/African Art Museum

  STOP 13: Washington Welcome Center

  STOP 14: The White House

  STOP 15: National Archives

   

  Date: Saturday, January 17

  Time: 1:00 – 5:00 PM

  Cost: $50.00

  Cost Includes: One ticket to hop on and hop off trolley and professional driver/guides on each bus.