FCCLA Entrepreneurship STAR Event

Location:

Held in person at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference, which rotates locations annually. Participants must also qualify at the regional and state levels to attend nationals

Cost:

Participants must be affiliated FCCLA members. Membership dues vary by state. There are additional registration fees for state and national conferences (typically $35–$50 per event entry and $40–$100+ for conference registration). Online STAR Event entries are $25 per participant

Contest Date:

State-level events take place between January and April, depending on the region. The National Leadership Conference, where the final round occurs, typically takes place in late June or early July each year

Application Deadlines:

Online STAR Event registration is usually due by February 1. State and national competition registration deadlines vary, but national qualifiers typically must confirm by early June

Eligibility:

Open to high school students in grades 9–12 who are affiliated members of FCCLA. Students may compete individually or in teams of up to three in the Entrepreneurship event

The FCCLA Entrepreneurship STAR Event challenges students to develop a comprehensive business plan for launching a small business aligned with family and consumer sciences. Participants create a detailed portfolio and present their idea to judges, gaining real-world experience in planning, financial analysis, marketing, and presentation skills. This event does not require the business to be operational but emphasizes realistic and thoughtful planning

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Please note: This information is compiled from publicly available sources and may change from year to year. Dates, locations, fees, and other details are subject to updates—please verify all information directly on the official competition website before applying.