Create a new FFA Chapter

This article outlines the process for adding a new FFA chapter to the profile and roster systems.

• Important things to know before starting

• Part 1 – Ensure the chapter does not already exist

• Part 2 – Complete or assign the online application

• Part 3 – Review by national

• Part 4 – Final review by state

• Part 5 – Chapter is created

Important things to know before starting

FFA.org Login

An FFA.org login is required. If you don’t have one, you’ll need to create one.

View the instructions for creating an FFA.org login.

Access Level

To create or reactivate a chapter, you need appropriate access to the profile and roster system, such as a Lead State Staff, Membership Staff, or Regional Staff role. You can view your current roles in My Profile.

Notifications

To receive updates via email or mobile text during the process, you must have the Lead State Staff role and be opted in to receive notifications. You can manage your notification preferences by going to My Profile.

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Part 1 – Ensure the chapter does not already exist

Before adding a chapter, go to Chapter/State Profile Search and search for the chapter to make sure it doesn’t already exist in our system.

Learn how to search for a chapter.

If you find the chapter but it is inactive, it’s best to reactivate it rather than create a new one.

Switch to the process for reactivating a chapter.

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Part 2 – Complete or assign the online application

After ensuring the chapter is new, go to Create/Reactivate Chapter in your State Profile and select an option.

Option 1 – Complete the application

Click Start a New Chapter to open a new application and initiate the chapter creation process. Complete each section and submit it.

View the details of the application.

Option 2 – Assign the application to a Teacher/Advisor

An active teacher/advisor of another student chapter can complete the application (e.g., a high school advisor starting a middle school chapter). Choose them from the drop-down menu and click Send Application to Teacher/Advisor.

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Part 3 – Review by national

After the application is submitted, the National FFA Membership Team will double-check to ensure the chapter is new and that the chapter name aligns with national naming conventions. In some cases, they may edit the chapter name. They will also add the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) ID. Should you have any questions, email membership@ffa.org.

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Part 4 – Final review by state

Once the national review is complete, the application is sent back to you for final approval. You will receive an email or text message if you have opted in for notifications. Click the link provided in the message to review and approve.

Alternatively, you can go to the Approvals section of your State Profile.

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Part 5 – Chapter is created

After you provide your final approval, the system performs the following actions:

• Assign the official Chapter ID

• Create the chapter’s profile

• Add the chapter to the roster system

• Send notifications

Notifications will go out to the following:

• Lead State Staff – to inform them that the chapter creation process is complete (must opt in)

• Teacher/advisor identified on the application – inviting them to log in and request administrative access for the new chapter

  This option is not available on the application for Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, and Texas.

• Teacher/advisor who completed the application (option 2 above) – to inform them the chapter creation process is complete and they should have access to their new chapter