Information for 2008/2009 Master's and Doctoral Graduates

You're one step closer to your goal as a professional audiologist, speech-language pathologists, or speech and hearing scientist.

Begin your transition knowing if you are eligible for the ASHA Conversion Discount:

• Do you qualify for the the Conversion Discount?
  The discount gives NSSLHA members $150 off the initial dues and fees for ASHA membership and certification. To get the discount you must have 2 consecutive years of national membership including the year of your master's graduation.

A student graduating from a master's or doctoral program in 2008 must have national membership in 2007 and 2008.

A student graduating from a master's or doctoral program in 2009 must have national membership in 2008 and 2009.

• Haven't joined for 2007?
  Download a 2007 membership application [PDF] or call the Action Center to apply for 2007 membership over the phone at 800-498-2071, ext. 3351 anytime before your 2008 graduation date.

• Are you current for 2008?
  If not, then renew your national membership in NSSLHA to remain eligible for the Conversion Discount.

• Is your masters or doctoral graduation information updated?
  Incorrect or missing degree information can keep you from qualifying for the Conversion Discount. Update your degree information using the online survey or call the Action Center to update your degree information over the phone at 800-498-2071, ext. 3351.

Here are some additional resources to help you transition from student to professional:

• Everything you want to know about the NSSLHA-to-ASHA Conversion Process
  
  
• Everything you want to know about ASHA Membership and Certification
  
  
• Recommended Sequence for ASHA Membership and Certification
  Need a step-by-step guide to help you through the process of ASHA membership and certification? We have one!
  
  
• ASHA's Gift to the Graduates Program
  The Gift to the Graduates Program is back. Visit the Web site to learn how you can save even more money when you convert your membership to ASHA.
  
  
• ASHA Career Mover CD-ROM
  Designed to help you with the membership and certification process, it contains all the forms and handbooks necessary to obtain membership and certification.
  
  
• Connect with your Certification Case Manager
  Contact an ASHA certification case manager to review the status of your application for ASHA membership and certification.