For Students

Discover Opportunities. Build Confidence. Prepare for Your Future.

Joining FCCLA means joining a national community of students just like you, individuals who are ready to lead, serve, and make a real impact in their schools and communities. FCCLA helps you take the knowledge you gain in your Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) classroom and turn it into powerful experiences that matter now and in your future.

Here is what you can expect as a member of FCCLA:


Step Into Leadership

0In FCCLA, every member has the chance to lead. Whether you choose to serve as a chapter officer, lead a team project, or represent your school at a national event, FCCLA helps you develop leadership skills in ways that feel natural and exciting.

You will learn how to:

  • Work with others to organize activities and projects
  • Speak with confidence in front of a group
  • Manage your time, delegate tasks, and set goals
  • Make decisions that reflect your values and strengths

You will not just talk about leadership, you will live it.


Compete in Events That Match Your Passion

"FCCLA offers over 50 Competitive Events that challenge you to apply what you learn in the classroom to real-life situations. Whether you are interested in fashion, nutrition, education, entrepreneurship, hospitality, or human services—there is a category for you.

Some of the events you can explore:

  • Culinary Arts
  • Fashion Design
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Event Management
  • Job Interview
  • Public Policy Advocate
  • Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation

Competing is optional, but for many members, it becomes a highlight of the year. You will gain professional skills, receive feedback from judges, and even qualify for recognition at the national level.


Travel and Connect with Other Students

FCCLA hosts conferences, workshops, and leadership training events across the country. These experiences are where learning meets adventure.

As a member, you could:

  • Attend your state leadership conference
  • Represent your chapter at the National Leadership Conference
  • Participate in leadership academies and meet members from across the nation.

You will build a network of peers who care about making a difference—just like you.


Get College and Career Ready

FCCLA helps you stand out on college and scholarship applications, but more importantly, it prepares you for life after high school. Through every event, meeting, and activity, you are gaining real skills like:

  • Communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Planning and organization
  • Public speaking
  • Financial literacy
  • Career exploration

Whether you plan to attend college, enter the workforce, or pursue technical training, FCCLA gives you the confidence and experience to succeed.


Earn Recognition and Scholarships

Your hard work matters. FCCLA offers:

  • National recognition programs
  • Scholarships exclusively for members
  • Awards for individuals, teams, and chapters

Every project you complete and every role you take on can lead to recognition that celebrates your effort and achievement.


Be Part of Something Bigger

At its heart, FCCLA is about connection - connection to your school, your community, and your goals. You will join more than a quarter of a million student members nationwide who are creating positive change, developing leadership, and discovering what they are capable of.

FCCLA gives you the space to grow into who you want to be—with support every step of the way.


Ready to Get Started?

Talk to your Family and Consumer Sciences teacher or school counselor to ask if your school has a chapter. If not, let them know you are interested—and we will help them start one.

🔗 How to Start a Chapter 

Members develop skills for life through: character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation.