Nebraska FCCLA State Degree Program

The Nebraska FCCLA State Degree Program was implemented in 2018 after a multi-year project by members of the Nebraska FCCLA Board of Directors, and it was updated in 2025 by the Board of Directors. The Nebraska FCCLA State Degree Program recognizes members who demonstrate excellence in leadership, service, advocacy, professionalism, and personal growth through their involvement in FCCLA. The program is designed to encourage members to pursue meaningful experiences that support the FCCLA mission while developing skills that prepare them for success in their families, careers, and communities.

Members may earn one of three recognition levels:

  • Red Ribbon State Degree
  • White Rose State Degree
  • Red Rose State Degree (Seniors Only)

Recognition is awarded to members who successfully complete and document the required activities within each State Degree category.

  • Any affiliated member in any grade is eligible to apply for the Red Ribbon or White Rose State Degree.
  • The Red Ribbon State Degree must be received before the White Rose State Degree can be awarded; however, they can both be awarded in the same year.
  • The Red Ribbon and White Rose State Degrees must be received before the Red Rose State Degree can be awarded; however, they can all be awarded in the same year.
  • Only affiliated members in grade 12 (seniors) are eligible to apply for the Red Rose State Degree.

All information about the activities & requirements as well as all of the evidence reports can be found in the State Degree Program Sheet.

How to Complete the State Degree Program

Step 1: Review Degree Requirements
Review the Activities & Requirements tab to determine the activities required for the recognition level you plan to earn.

Step 2: Complete Required Activities
Participate in FCCLA activities and experiences that fulfill the requirements within each category.

Step 3: Track Your Progress
Use this sheet to record completed activities and monitor your progress toward your selected degree level. Make a copy of the State Degree Program Sheet or download it before tracking progress. The completed State Degree Program Sheet must be uploaded as part of the application process for each level of the State Degree.

Step 4: Complete the Evidence Reports
Each activity includes a linked Evidence Report. Complete all required questions and submit any requested supporting documentation.

Step 5: Submit Your Application
Verify that all required activities and vidence reports have been completed before submitting your application by March 1. There is a separate application for each level of the State Degree.

Step 6: Interview (Red Rose only)
Seniors applying for the Red Rose Degree will also participate in an interview as part of the application process. This interview will take place on the same day as the State Officer Candidate Screening Day in Kearney. All Red Rose State Degree applicants will participate in the interview, if they want to be considered for the award.