Discovery Degree: For middle school students, who have their dues paid and participated in one FFA activity.

Greenhand FFA Degree: For first-year high school FFA members in their 9th or 10th grade years who have paid dues and participated in at least two FFA activities.

Chapter FFA Degree: Awarded to members in 10th grade or higher. Requirements include receiving the Greenhand FFA Degree, completing agricultural education courses, and participating in FFA chapter activities 

State FFA Degree: For advanced FFA members who have demonstrated significant achievements. Awarded by state associations to top members. Requirements include receiving the Chapter FFA Degree, being an active FFA member for at least two years, and completing agricultural education courses. Receiving this award make student eligible for up to 6 college credits to Michigan State University or Kellogg Community College. Find out more about the credits to MSU here. 

American FFA Degree: As the highest degree achievable in the National FFA Organization, the American FFA Degree shows an FFA member’s dedication to his or her chapter and state FFA association. It demonstrates the effort FFA members apply toward their supervised agricultural experience and the outstanding leadership abilities and community involvement they exhibited through their FFA careers. Recipients show promise for the future and have gone above and beyond to achieve excellence. Must be FFA members for at least 3 years. Requirements are found here.