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 national headquarters by January 8, 2025. Invoices not paid in full by January 8, 2025, 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: 2025 CAS Registration

• Cancellation & Refund Policies
  • Cancellation and refund requests must be submitted online through the FCCLA Portal by December 18, 2024. 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 18, 2024.
  • 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 18, 2024. Telephone, email, and fax changes will not be accepted.
  • FCCLA will process the name change/ substitution without penalty until December 18, 2024.
  • All requests for name changes/substitutions received after December 18, 2024, will incur a $25 administrative 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

Registration Deadlines

• December 18, 2024
  • Chapter Adviser Summit regular registration rate ends and the late registration rates are in effect starting on December 19, 2024.
  • 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 8, 2025
  • Registration payment deadline. Open invoices after this date will be assessed a $25 late fee.
  • Hotel cancellations must be made by 4:00 PM ET at least 5 days before arrival to avoid a charge of one night's room and tax at the hotel.

Optional Other Opportunities

• Wander & Eat in Orlando’s Hidden Main Street District (Pre-registration Required)

  Orlando has more than just rollercoasters! Join the Milk District walking and food tour for a delicious adventure through hidden gems and local favorites. We're talking mouth-watering bites, quirky culture, and enough food to satisfy your inner foodie. Come hungry, leave stuffed (and happy)!

  The tour includes Food tastings from 5 locations, a professional guide, history about the area, history about the restaurants, photos taken by the guide, and gratuity for servers.

  This is a walking tour with a total distance of approximately 1 mile.

  Possible stops include:

  • Swine & Sons – Southern-inspired cuisine – samples could include smoked chicken wings/kale and apple salad
  • Primrose Lanes – 1959 Renovated Bowling Alley – samples include house-made sausages/cauliflower bites/lemonade
  • Bad As’ Sandwiches – samples include unique scratch-made sliders and house-made chips
  • Sideward Brewing – samples include scratch-made sandwich/boiled peanuts
  • Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream

  Date: Thursday, January 16
  Time: 6:00 -9:00 PM
  Cost: $105 per person*

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

• Cirque Du Soleil Drawn to Life Show at Disney Springs (Pre-registration Required)

  A groundbreaking creative partnership between renowned memory-makers Cirque du Soleil and Disney, Drawn to Life transports guests into the world of Disney animation in Cirque du Soleil’s signature style. The show brings timeless Disney stories to life in an unforgettable new way. Julie, a courageous and determined girl, discovers an unexpected gift left by her late father: an unfinished animation piece. Guided by a surprising pencil, she embarks on an inspiring quest sprinkled with her Disney childhood memories. Through this journey, she will learn to imagine new possibilities and animate the story of her future. Transportation to Disney Springs is not provided. Disney Springs is a great place to grab dinner and shop before the show.

  Date: Thursday, January 16
  Time: 8:00 -9:30 PM
  Cost: $82 per person*

  Please note: A minimum of 10 people is needed for the pricing for this show.

• Orange County Convention Center Tour (Pre-registration Required)

  Join us for a tour of the West Concourse of the Orange County Convention Center, which will serve as the venue for the 2025 National Leadership Conference. You will be guided through the center, highlighting the locations where the majority of sessions will be held and an overview of the center's layout. The tour will last approximately 45 minutes. A pedestrian bridge connects the convention center to the Rosen Centre Hotel.

  Date: Friday, January 17
  Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM
  Cost: Free