Benefits

The Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers Association of Texas (FCSTAT) is currently looking for teachers and professionals like YOU to join our association. 

FCSTAT is a nonprofit 501(c)6 formed in 1963. We are the only professional organization dedicated solely to representing family and consumer sciences (FCS).

Membership types include Active ($175), Associate ($75), Retired ($25) and Student ($20). 

FCSTAT provides you the most comprehensive professional development training specifically for FCS educators in Texas. With several workshop sessions during our annual conferences, attendees can earn continued education hours and certifications from certified presenters.

Tenured educators, CTE directors, legislators, and FCS affiliated professional members are honored with special awards and recognitions.

Need Liability Insurance? FCSTAT members can purchase low-cost liability insurance. The policy has you covered both on and off campus. Legal representation and advice are just a phone call away. FCS Student members are also eligible to purchase liability insurance.

Looking for a scholarship? FCSTAT offers several scholarships available for members, their family members, and FCS students. Financial assistance is also offered for advanced degrees in FCS Education. Learn more by clicking here.

Who does not like a discount? FCSTAT members who attend our conferences receive a discount on their membership dues. Members are eligible to join the VATAT Credit Union. VATAT offers competitive interest rates on loans, monthly and quarterly dividends for savings accounts and monthly dividends for checking accounts. La Quinta Hotels offers FCSTAT members the governmental rate when making reservations. Working Advantage offers members exclusive discounts on entertainment, movie tickets, theme parks, ski resorts, hotels, theater, events and shopping.

Thanks to our Legislative Committee, FCSTAT members receive updates during the legislative years including email alerts on House Bills that affect FCS programs.

Looking for a job? Members of FCSTAT have access to free job referrals and networking opportunities with other FCS communities. Job postings that are shared with FCSTAT are posted on our website at www.FCSTAT.org. 

So why should you join or rejoin FCSTAT? Because we need YOUR help continuing to advocate and to support the many teachers and professionals across the state who represent Family and Consumer Sciences. 

Got any questions or need an application? Please contact executivedirector@fcstat.org or call FCSTAT at 512-794-8370.