Information for Master's and Doctoral Degree Candidates
You're one step closer to your goal as a professional audiologist, speech-language pathologist, or speech and hearing scientist. Begin your transition knowing if you are eligible for the NSSLHA-to-ASHA Membership Conversion Discount. The discount gives NSSLHA members $225 off the initial dues and fees for ASHA membership and certification. To get the discount you must have 2 consecutive years of national membership: the year prior to, and the year of your master's or doctoral graduation.
A student graduating from a master's or doctoral program in 2012 must have national membership in 2011 and 2012.
A student graduating from a master's or doctoral program in 2013 must have national membership in 2012 and 2013.
- Haven't joined for 2011? *Very Important*
Students graduating from a master's/doctoral program in 2011 without having NSSLHA membership must apply to ASHA under the Recent Graduate category. The Recent Graduate membership category gives students applying within one year of their graduation date a $50 discount off the initial dues and fees for ASHA membership and certification. For more information about the Recent Graduate membership category contact the Action Center at 800-498-2071.
- Students graduating from a master's/doctoral program in 2012 without 2011 national membership may apply for 2011 and 2012 membership until December 31, 2011 to qualify for the Conversion discount.
- Already a current NSSLHA member?
Renew your national membership before December 31 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, e-mail the National Office at nsslha@asha.org, or call the Action Center to update your degree information over the phone at 800-498-2071.
Here are some additional resources to help you transition from student to professional: