Who can serve as a National FCCLA officer?

To serve as a National FCCLA officer, a candidate must be a high school student elected by their peers. This requirement emphasizes the organization's focus on youth leadership and the involvement of actively engaged members. High school students are the primary membership base of FCCLA, and national officers are expected to represent the interests and voices of their fellow members at the national level.

In contrast, while teachers and college students may play a supportive role within the FCCLA community, they are not eligible to serve as student officers. Similarly, middle school students, while part of FCCLA, typically are not in a position to take on the responsibilities of a national officer, which includes representing the entire organization and leading initiatives that affect a broader membership.