[Alexander McGee]

Our team is much like this, where there is not one dedicated High School.

Before you decide to pursue the 501c status, keep in mind that the process takes over 6 months.

If you still want to pursue it, there are several forms that you have to fill out. Start by contacting your local federal and state facilities for the appropriate paperwork.

However, I would strongly recommend trying to tie into a school of one form or another. Universities work too (keep that in mind), so if you have college mentors, that is an opportunity. Also consider drawing from multiple schools who do not have teams; there are always one or two students at every high school who would love to be a part of a FIRST team.

Feel free to email me with more specifics about the 501c3.

Thanks and good luck!

-Alexander S. McGee