Registration & Rates

• General Registration Information
  • Each person attending the conference or any part of the conference must be officially registered. Each registrant will receive a computer-generated name badge that serves as admission to all sessions and workshops.
  • All students and advisers must be submitted on an affiliation invoice to register for the 2021 National Fall Conference or 2021 Capitol Leadership
  • Guests including parents, chaperones, and/or school administrators must be registered by an affiliated chapter or State Adviser in the FCCLA portal.
  • You must click the 'Submit Registration' button and 'Confirm' which will create an invoice to be considered officially registered.
  • All attendees are expected to adhere to the board-approved dress code policy found here. Please review the dress code policy before arriving on site.
  • 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 paying registration invoice by purchase order or check, full payment must be received at National Headquarters by October 21, 2021. Invoices that have not been paid in full by October 21,2021 will incur a $25 late fee.
  • If you register for the conference 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/meetings or affiliate until the balance has been paid in full.
  • It is the responsibility of the adviser/chaperones to provide supervision to their student(s) throughout the entire conference. Therefore, all advisers/chaperones must register for the entire conference.
  • Official conference badges must be worn to all conference functions. Badges will be checked at the entrance of conference activities. Replacement badges may be purchased at the FCCLA Registration Desk for $5. All money collected will go to the FCCLA IMPACT Fund. IMPACT Funds will be used to directly support members through grants to chapters and/or the work of the National Executive Council on members' behalf.
  • Children under nine years of age are discouraged from attending conference sessions. Children and family members who attend conference sessions must register for the conference and pay all event fees.
• Conference Registration Cancellation and Refund Policy
  • Cancellation and refund requests must be submitted online through the FCCLA portal by October 7, 2021 at 5:00 PM ET. Telephone, email, and fax cancellations will not be accepted.
  • For cancellations received by the deadline, FCCLA will refund your conference registration less a $25 administrative fee per attendee cancellation.
  • Requests for refunds will not be honored for cancellations received after October 7, 2021 at 5:00 PM ET unless the school/county/state has issued travel restrictions.
  • For any chapter that no longer is allowed to travel due to school/county/state travel restrictions, FCCLA will accept cancellations submitted by 5:00 PM ET through the FCCLA portal to be eligible for a refund, less applicable administrative fee of $25. To qualify for this cancellation, FCCLA will need a supporting letter on school letterhead stating when the ban was implemented and signed by the principal or school superintendent.
  • Refunds for "no-shows" will not be honored, and the registrant and/or chapter will still be responsible for all registration fees. Please note your chapter will not be eligible to register for future FCCLA national conferences/meetings or affiliate until the balance has been paid in full. 
  • All refunds will be processed following the conference.

  COVID Cancellation/Refund Policy:

  • In the event that the conference is cancelled or has to be moved due to COVID-19 issues, we will offer you a full refund.
  • It is in everyone's best interest to ensure anyone who feels unwell does not travel to the conference. If you are showing signs/symptoms of COVID-19, have been directly exposed to someone with a positive COVID-19 test, or tested positive yourself within six (6) days (after October 30, 2021) of the conference, please stay home and FCCLA will issue your chapter a full credit, less a $25 administrative fee, to your chapter's account for future invoices. Please keep in mind that you can also substitute the individual's registration for another student, adviser, or guest.
  • To receive the credit, the cancellation must be submitted in the FCCLA portal by selecting the 'Cancel/Substitute Request' button by November 5, 2021. Be sure to select the cancellation reason of 'COVID-19 Symptoms/Exposure'.  Supporting documentation (i.e., official test results, signed statement/letter from parent) will need to be uploaded with the cancellation submission.
• Name Changes/Substitutions
  • Name changes/substitutions must be submitted online through the FCCLA portal by October 7, 2021 at 5:00 PM ET. Telephone, email, and fax changes will not be accepted.
  • FCCLA will process the name change/substitution without penalty until October 7, 2021 at 5:00 PM ET. 
  • All requests for name changes/substitutions received after October 7, 2021 at 5:00 PM ET will incur a $25 administrative fee.

Registration Deadlines

• October 7, 2021
  • Capitol Leadership and National Fall Conference housing deadline
  • Capitol Leadership and National Fall Conference regular registration rate ends at 5:00 PM ET and the late registration rates are in effect starting at 5:01 PM ET.
  • Cancellations must be submitted by 5:00 PM ET through the FCCLA portal to be eligible for a refund, less applicable administrative fee of $25. No refunds will be honored for cancellations received after this deadline.
  • Substitutions must be submitted by 5:00 PM ET through the FCCLA portal to be processed at no charge. Requests made after this date will incur a $25 administrative fee per substiution.
• October 21, 2021
  • Capitol Leadership and National Fall Conference full payment deadline. Open invoices after this date will be assessed a $25 late fee.
  • For any chapter that no longer is allowed to travel due to school/county/state travel restrictions, FCCLA will accept cancellations submitted by 5:00 PM ET through the FCCLA portal to be eligible for a refund, less applicable administrative fee of $25. To qualify for this cancellation, FCCLA will need a supporting letter on school letterhead stating when the ban was implemented and signed by the principal or school superintendent.

Registration Add-Ons

• Conference T-Shirts

  Pre-order your conference t-shirt by October 1, 2021, 5:00 PM ET and save $2! We strongly encourage you to pre-order your shirt as there will be a limited supply to purchase on-site. Conference shirts come in unisex sizes small through 3XL. The shirt is a black, long-sleeve comfort color 100% ring-spun cotton.

  Pre-order Cost = $20

  On-site Cost = $22

• D.C. Monuments by Moonlight Tour

  Experience the beauty and awe of our country's most stirring monuments in a completely new way... by moonlight. On the D.C. Monuments by Moonlight Tour, you will be transported to many of the city's most famous sights while enjoying the tranquil night. Stops include the US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, WWII Memorial, White House, and drive-by other major D.C. Monuments. Hear historical narratives of the most significant memorials and monuments of our nation's capital by a professional tour guide. Pick-up and drop-off will be at the Hyatt Regency hotel. The cost is $25 and includes professional motor-coach transportation, professional tour guides, and all associated tax and gratuities.

Student/Adult Expectations

• Student Member Expectations

  Students are expected to attend and participate in all sessions, workshops, and activities so they gain as much as possible from the conference. Students who disregard the rules will be subject to disciplinary action. Parents/guardians will be notified, and students may be sent home at their own expense. All conference attendees should be informed on the following:

  • Behavior at all times should be such that it reflects a positive, professional image of you, your school, your state, and the national organization.
  • Be on time for all sessions and remain until sessions are adjourned.
  • Name badges are required for admission and must be worn at all times when attending sessions and in the conference area.
  • Any accidents, injuries, or illnesses should be reported to an adult chaperon immediately. National Staff should be informed of such incidents, and an incident form should be completed.
  • If a student is found responsible for stealing or vandalism, the student and their parents/guardians will be expected to pay all damages.
  • Students may not purchase, possess, consume, or be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs at any time. Violators will be subject to stringent disciplinary action.
  • Smoking and vaping are prohibited.
  • Use of air horns or other noisemaking devices will be permitted during general sessions or throughout the hotel.
  • Be considerate of sleeping hours and the privacy of other hotel guests and FCCLA members. All students will observe the 11:30 PM in-room curfew.
  • Check your room carefully before departure. Be sure all personal belongings have been removed before checking out of the hotel.
• Adviser/Chaperone Responsibilities
  • Advisers and chaperones are responsible for the behavior and discipline of their students throughout the conference. Attendees causing a disturbance or displaying inappropriate behavior will be asked to leave the conference and their hotel.
  • The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) requires one adult chaperone per every 15 high school students or 12 middle school students attending NASSP sponsored conferences. Parents/guardians may serve as chaperones and must register online, pay the required registration fee, and attend the entire conference for supervision of the student(s). Pleased be advised that your local school district may have specific rules that require a higher adult chaperon-to-student ratio. You should follow the rules of your school district if the requirements are higher than those set forth by NASSP sponsored conferences.
  • There is a 11:30 PM in-room curfew each night for student attendees. This curfew should be enforced by advisers/chaperones and will be strictly enforced by the hotel security. This curfew is for the safety of the students and in respect of other guests staying at the hotel(s).
  • Advisers/chaperones are responsible for enforcing the mandatory dress code policy.  The mandatory dress code policy applies to delegates, advisers, guests, and all other attendees at the National Fall Conference. Thoroughly review and impress upon your chapter delegation the importance of adhering to the mandatory dress code policy. Emphasize that any individual not adhering to the mandatory dress code policy will not be admitted into sessions or the conference area.

Attendance Justification

This letter is for advisers and students and can help you gain support to travel to the FCCLA National Fall Conference. Use the fillable letter to help, ask for support for your administration.