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.
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.
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.
Leadership
Collaboration
Integrity
Service
Diversity
Education
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.
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.
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.