FFA Degree Descriptions
State Degree: Short Form: For members who are interested in earning their State Degree. See application for requirements.
- State Degree Short Form Application (MS Word)
State Degree: Long Form: For members who are earning their State Degree for the first time and want to be considered for a SC Star applicant.
FFA members can only run for State Star once, and that is when they first apply for the State Degree.
When a student completes the long form, they must select one of the State Star areas listed below:
State Star Farmer: The FFA member must have an agricultural production SAE to apply. FFA members can only run for State Star once, and that is when they first apply for the State Degree.
State Star in Agribusiness: The FFA member must have a non-production SAE to apply.
State Star Placement: The FFA member must have an agricultural placement SAE to apply.
- State Degree Long Form Application (MS Excel)
Honorary State Degree: Awarded to any administrator, teacher, community member or person who has provided support to both the local FFA chapters and the South Carolina FFA Association.
- Teacher Honorary Degree Application (MS Word)
- Honorary State Degree (MS Word)
American Degree: This degree is the highest degree an FFA member can receive. Detailed requirements are listed on the National FFA website:
