Thousands of students across the Maryland and across the nation are joining Future Business Leaders of America! FBLA is the premier organization for students preparing for careers in business and the largest student business organization in the world with a quarter of a million members. FBLA prepares students for "real-world" professional experiences. Members gain the competitive edge for college and career success.
Dues and Membership Procedures
Dues for Maryland FBLA are $14 per student ($6 national dues and $8 state dues). All membership payments (National and Maryland State) are made directly to National FBLA, not to Maryland State, through the FBLA National site using their online registration system.
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Absolutely NO dues are to be sent to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)
or the Maryland FBLA Treasurer (Jessica McGowan). All dues must be sent directly to
National FBLA.
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Once membership information is entered at the national site, dues (both national and state) will be payable to:
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FBLA-PBL, Inc.
P. O. Box 79063 Baltimore, MD 21279-0063 |
Important Deadlines for Dues
To be eligible for the Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit, your chapter must have paid state and national dues by October 20 for at least five (5) members.
To compete regional conferences, dues MUST be paid prior to registering for the regional conference.
To compete at and/or attend the Maryland State Leadership Conference, dues MUST be paid by TBD
To compete at the National Leadership Conference, dues MUST be paid by March 1.
To compete regional conferences, dues MUST be paid prior to registering for the regional conference.
To compete at and/or attend the Maryland State Leadership Conference, dues MUST be paid by TBD
To compete at the National Leadership Conference, dues MUST be paid by March 1.
Want to start a chapter at your school?
Thank you for your interest in FBLA and taking the next step to prepare students for college and careers! We'll help you every step of the way to establishing your very own high school chapter. In order to start a chapter, the chapter must have an advisor and a minimum of five members. To start a new chapter, you should request a Chapter Organization Packet. There is an initial charter fee of $20 and annual dues are $12 per member, which includes both State and National registration. Existing chapters do not need to submit a New Chapter Packet.
Request Your Chapter Organization Packet!