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ATTENTION: 2025 Lone Star Degree , Star Degree, School Based and Service Learning Policy Changes
2025 Lone Star (State) FFA Degree Check
The 2025 Lone Star Degree Check and Review process will be conducted in the same format as last year. We ask that each area conduct rigourous checks at the district and area level.
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The Texas FFA Board of Directors approved the following changes to Texas FFA Policy during the Q1 Texas FFA Board Meeting on September 9, 2024. Please click here to reference all sections of Texas FFA Policy Section 26.
26.4 (h) A maximum of 45 hours from a foundational SAE will be counted toward fulfilling degree
requirements for advanced FFA degrees above the Chapter Degree. Students must earn at least
3 hours from each of the Foundational SAE’s five components: Career Exploration and
Planning, Employability Skills for College and Career Readiness, Personal Financial
Management and Planning, Workplace Safety, and Agricultural Literacy.
26.4 (b) (g) (h) and (j) (5) Application Requirements for the State (Lone Star) FFA Degree, Selection, Appeals and Recognition.
Section 26.6 (e) (1), (2), (3), (4) Application Requirements and Selection Procedure for Star Awards
Section 26.6 (e)(5) Application Requirements and Selection Procedure for Star Awards
Section 26.7 (e) and (f) Application Requirements and Selection Procedure for Outstanding School-Based Enterprise and Outstanding Service Learning Program Awards
2025 Lone Star (State) FFA Degree Check
The 2025 Lone Star Degree Check and Review process will be conducted in the same format as last year. We ask that each area conduct rigorous checks at the district and area level.
The policy change listed below was approved by the board in 2023 and will continue to be in effect.
Texas FFA Policy 26.4 (j) (5) Application Requirements for the State (Lone Star) FFA Degree, Selection, Appeals and Recognition.
For information on how to complete the Texas Lone Star FFA Degree Application click the link to below. The video created by AET provides an overview on how to navigate the application.
http://learn.theaet.com/video.aspx?ID=63
For Lone Star (State) Degree questions, please reference Texas FFA Policy, Section 26.4 Application Requirements for the State (Lone Star) FFA Degree, Selection, Appeals and Recognition
For 2025 record books will be accessed electronically to verify the Lone Star Degree application at Degree Check.
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2025 Texas FFA State Degree Check Information
2025 Texas FFA Scholarship and State Degree Check Scoring
Information and Summary of Events
June 2 - 6, 2025
Degree Check Location:
Tarleton State University Ag Field Machinery Laboratory
1570 County Road 518, Stephenville, Texas
Award
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Scoring
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Interview
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Room
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Texas FFA Scholarship
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June 2, 2025
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In Person
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In Person
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TBD
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Star Awards
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June 3 – 4, 2025
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In Person
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2025 State
Convention
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TBD
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Lone Star Degrees
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June 2, 2025
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In Person
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N/A
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TBD
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Proficiency Awards
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June 3 – 4, 2025
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In Person
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N/A
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TBD
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National Chapter
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May 28 – June 5, 2025
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Virtual and In Person
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N/A
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TBD
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Golden Horizon
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May 28 – June 5, 2025
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Virtual and In Person
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N/A
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TBD
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Here By The Owl Award
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TBD |
Virtual
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N/A
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TBD
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Ryan Mott
John Justin
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June 4, 2025
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Virtual
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N/A
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N/A
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SALE Tour Guide |
May 28 - June 3, 2025 |
Virtual |
N/A |
N/A
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Outstanding School Based Learning
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June 3 – 4, 2025
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In Person
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N/A
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TBD
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Texas Agriscience Fair
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June 3 - 4, 2025
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In Person
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N/A
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TBD
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2025 State Degree Submission Information, Closing Dates, Deadlines and Contact Information
Application
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Closing Date
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State Deadline Date
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Submission
Portal
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Questions
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Texas FFA Scholarship
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May 9th, 2025
5:00 pm
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Texas Roster
Management
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Ashlee Laird
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Submission of all Area Winning Star Greenhand, Chapter, and State Degrees
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May 15, 2025
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May 22, 2025
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AET
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Tammy
Glascock
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Star American
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December 31,
2024
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May 15, 2025
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AET
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Tammy
Glascock
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American Degree
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December 31,
2024
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April 1, 2025
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AET
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Tammy
Glascock
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Lone Star Degrees
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May 15, 2025
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May 22, 2025
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AET
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Tammy
Glascock
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Proficiency Awards
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December 31, 2024
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May 22, 2025
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AET
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Tammy
Glascock
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National Chapter
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May 22, 2025
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AET
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Tammy
Glascock
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Golden Horizon
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May 22, 2025
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May 22, 2025
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Kaliedescope
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Tammy
Glascock
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Here By The Owl
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May 22, 2025
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Kaliedescope |
Ashlee
Laird |
Ryan Mott
John Justin
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May 22, 2025
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May 22, 2025
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Kaliedescope
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Tammy
Glascock
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Sale Tour Guide
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May 22, 2025
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May 22, 2025
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Kaliedescope |
Tammy
Glascock
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Outstanding School Based
Service Learning
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May 15, 2025
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May 22, 2025
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AET
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Tammy
Glascock
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Honorary Lone Star Degree
Teacher and Non - Teacher
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May 22, 2025
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May 22, 2025
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Kaliedescope
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Tammy
Glascock
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Texas Agriscience Fair
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May 22, 2025
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May 22, 2025
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AET
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Tammy
Glascock
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For additional scholarship/ Here By The Owl information email ashlee@texasffa.org
For additional award/degree information email tammy@texasffa.org
You may also visit the following links; www.texasffa.org/ffa-scholarships or www.texasffa.org/degree-check
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2025 State Awards and Degree Check
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The 2025 State Advanced Awards, Degree and Scholarship Check will be a hybrid event in Stephenville, Texas on June 2 - June 6, 2025. For a detailed schedule please reference 2025 State Degree Check Schedule module.
Questions concerning the 2025 Texas FFA State Awards and Degree Check results should be directed to: tammy@texasffa.org.
Questions regarding Texas FFA Scholarships should be directed to: ashlee@texasffa.org
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Degree Check Schedule Quick Reference
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The Here By The Owl Award, sponsored by Texas Farm Bureau, recognizes agricultural educators for their tremendous contributions to helping the next generation of agricultural leaders. Students, parents, fellow teachers and other supporters can nominate their favorite agricultural teacher and summarize what makes him or her the best in the state.
Learn more about the award here!
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How to Claim Award Scholarships
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