Applying for SSO Positions

One audiology and one speech-language pathology Student State Officer (SSO) position are available per state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

Applications are due by midnight ET, 4/12/24!

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Application Steps

Confirm Your Eligibility

To apply, you must be a National NSSLHA member, an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a CSD program in the state in which you’re applying, and enrolled during the full SSO term. Clinical Fellows are not eligible.

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Submit Your Application

The application involves 4 short answer questions, a resume, and a letter of reference.

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Applications Reviewed by the National NSSLHA Office

All applications will be reviewed by the National NSSLHA Office to confirm eligibility.

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Applications Reviewed by the Executive Council

The Executive Council will review eligible applications and approve those slated for a position.

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Selected SSOs Notified

Selected SSOs will be notified in mid-July. Onboarding will begin in the summer.

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Terms Begin

SSOs will officially start their 1-year term on September 1.The NSSLHA National Office will announce the results publicly in September.

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