National NSSLHA & ASHA

National NSSLHA

National Student Speech Language Hearing Association

The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) is the only national student organization for pre-professionals studying communication sciences and disorders (CSD) recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Established in 1972, NSSLHA supports 12,040+ members and 320+ chapters at colleges and universities nationwide.

Mission

Success starts with National NSSLHA. We inspire, empower, and support students in the field of CSD. We give you the tools to navigate your academic career while preparing you for your professional one.

Vision

Whether it’s giving you unparalleled leadership opportunities, access to peer-reviewed academic journals, or giving you financial support as you start your professional career, National NSSLHA is the preferred home for students in CSD.

Core Values

• Leadership

• Collaboration

• Integrity

• Service

• Diversity

• Education

Benefits of National NSSLHA Membership

Subscriptions & Services

Networking

Network with your peers through the NSSLHA Member Community, available to only National NSSLHA members.

NSSLHA Updates E-newsletter

Stay updated with everything happening at National NSSLHA and local NSSLHA Chapters, as well as with fellow NSSLHA members.

ASHA Journals

Access ASHA’s Scholarly Journals—American Journal of Audiology; American Journal of Speech Language Pathology; Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research; and Language, Speech, and Hearing Sciences in Schools.

The ASHA Leader (Print Edition)

Receive a subscription to the print edition of The ASHA Leader.

ASHA Technical Assistance

Ask NSSLHA and ASHA staff about any subject—the professions, clinical fellowships, ethics, and more! To receive technical experience, contact ASHA's Action Center.

Discounts

NSSLHA to ASHA Conversion

Join National NSSLHA for the last two years of your master’s or doctoral program to be eligible for $225 off the initial dues and fees of ASHA membership and certification through the NSSLHA to ASHA Conversion Discount.

Reduced Convention Registration

Receive a significantly reduced registration rate for the ASHA Convention and ASHA Connect.

Discounted ASHA Special Interest Group (SIG) Membership

Join SIGs for just $10 per SIG each year.

Product Discounts

Receive product discounts on NSSLHA and ASHA products and publications through the ASHA Store.

Insurance

Access life, long term care, pet, disability, dental and professional liability insurance through Mercer Consumer, and car insurance through GEICO.

Lifestyle Products & Discounts

Receive special offers for movies, concerts, sports and leisure, travel, food, and office supplies.

Program Opportunities

Members Honors

Be eligible for NSSLHA Member Honors, which recognizes outstanding National NSSLHA members’ accomplishments.

Scholarships

Be eligible for 10 undergraduate scholarships through National NSSLHA and graduate-level scholarships through the ASHFoundation.