Competition Information

Each HOSA member can choose one event to compete in at the State Leadership Conference.  Additionally, students can also choose to participate in a Recognition Event. A list of competitive events and their guidelines can be found here.

Dues: Dues this year will be $145. This amount covers everything that you will do in HOSA this year (including the trip to the State Leadership Conference in March). We don’t anticipate any changes in this amount, however should something come up, we will let you know as soon as possible.

The HOSA State Leadership Conference (SLC) will be held on March 23rd and 24th, 2026 at Rolla High School in Rolla, Missouri.

Conference qualifier test will take place on Jan 22, 2026 at school.

Results of qualifiers will be announced Feb 1, 2026

The HOSA International Leadership Conference (ILC) will be held in Indianapolis, IN from June 17-20, 2026

 https://hosa.org/ilc/

Expectations/Requirments for ILC: If you qualify for ILC you must accept and adhere to the following criteria there will be no exceptions

● Nonrefundable fee of $500 will be paid by April 10th 2026 for each participant who attends ILC. (This fee is subject to change)

● Participants cannot have any conflicts with ILC travel and conference dates (June 16-21, 2026)

● All students are required to travel with the HOSA group and advisor to and from the conference. No alternate travel arrangements will be allowed, per district policies.

● Attend the required parent/student meeting prior to ILC - dates and times to be given at a later date.

● Sign all district and school paperwork, travel and transportation forms and behavior contract