Students will need to login to www.theaet.com, go to "Reports" click on "Degree/Application Manager" and select "Agriscience Fair" from the drop down menu. The following will need to be completed by April 15th: 
1. Cover Page
2. FFA Membership
3. Adult Sponsor Checklist
4. Hazardous Materials 
5. Human Vertebrates
6. Non-Human Vertebrates
7. Abstract/Summary

By May 1st, the Written Report must be uploaded to the application and submitted once again by the teacher. 

Skill Development and Research Funding will only need to be completed by those who will advance as National Finalists after the state competition.

Once students have updated their applications and Save/Printed a new version of the Application, teachers will need to do the following: 

1. Login and click on “Reports”.
2. Click on “FFA Awards Degree/Application Manager” in the tan box.
3. Click on “State Submission Lists & Feedback”.
4. In the box at the top of the screen, scroll to IL 2022 Agriscience Fair and click. The line will then be highlighted with a dark gray box.
5. Click on “Browse”, it will open up a screen to add the applications.
6. Click on the “Add” button to the right of the student name and application.
7. To check to make sure they are registered, return to the Submission List and you should see the application listed under # Apps on List.

February 1st
Registration opened on AET. See information above regarding how to register.

April 15th
Deadline to enter projects via AET.  See information above regarding how to register.

April 20th
Applications will be reviewed by the fair superintendent to determine agriculture relevance of the project and insure all projects are entered in the proper category and that the project is scientific in nature. Participants/Advisors will be notified of any category changes or concerns.

May 1st
Written reports will be uploaded to the application in AET.  This can be completed when applying by April 15^th if the report is ready at that time.  If the written report was not uploaded in the version of the application submitted by the advisor, the advisor will need to upload the newer version. The written report can include photos in the Materials/Methods, Review of Literature, and Results section.

Reports will be shared with reviewers by the second week of May.

May 5-8th
Agriscience Fair Interviews will be held VIRTUALLY on Zoom to determine the remaining 75% of the overall score. Official dress is required for this event. Displays are not utilized. Student team members do not need to be present in the same location for the interview and can each call in from their separate locations. Judging dates and times will be arranged with the participants and their advisors.

June 11th 
National Finalist Plaques & Award Medals will be presented to participants during the 3rd General Session starting at 8:00 a.m.
IL FFA State Convention Information: 
The State Agriscience Awards will be presented at the Bank of Springfield Center, Springfield, IL. Special seating will be reserved for you, your parents, your FFA Advisor(s), and your school administrator(s).    The Convention Hall Secretary will announce when the Agriscience Award winners should assemble backstage. It is important you check with the Courtesy Corps when you arrive at the session so you may be seated in the reserved section and help make the session go smoothly.

11:30 a.m. All National Finalist Candidates are invited to attend the State Awards Luncheon during the IL FFA State Convention.

June 15th
National Entries are due on AET. Students can update their information on their application until this date. Applications need to be completed in entirety and will be reviewed by state staff. 

Once students have updated their applications and Save/Printed a new version of the Application, teachers will need to do the following: 

1. Login and click on “Reports”.
2. Click on “FFA Awards Degree/Application Manager” in the tan box.
3. Click on “State Submission Lists & Feedback”.
4. In the box at the top of the screen, scroll to IL 2025 Agriscience Fair - for National and click. The line will then be highlighted with a dark gray box.
5. Click on “Browse”, it will open up a screen to add the applications.
6. Click on the “Add” button to the right of the student name and application.
7. To check to make sure they are registered, return to the Submission List and you should see the application listed under # Apps on List.

July 1st
National Finalist Entries due to National FFA Center online.