New Professional Membership Package
Get the most out of your ASHA membership!
ASHA’s New Professional Membership Package offers up to two years of ASHA membership for the price of one!
Who’s Eligible?
Current and recent graduates of master’s and doctoral audiology and speech-language pathology programs applying for ASHA membership and certification.
- All first-time applicants are eligible.
- Individuals who apply for ASHA “certification only” are not eligible for the New Professional Membership Package.
- You do not need to hold National NSSLHA membership in order to be eligible for the New Professional Membership Package...but if you’re a National NSSLHA member, you get a bonus!
Follow the Audiology Pathway to Certification.
Follow the Speech-Language Pathology Pathway to Certification.
What You’ll Gain
Apply for ASHA membership and certification after graduation, and you can receive membership benefits for the remainder of the year, plus the full next year. Benefits include:
- Networking opportunities like the annual ASHA Convention, ASHA Connect, Special Interest Groups (SIGs), and Multicultural Constituency Groups—at member rates
- Career advice and job assistance through ASHA’s Career Portal
- Joining the voices of 234,000+ ASHA members on federal advocacy initiatives
- Discounts on insurance, office supplies, and more to help you get started
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities to meet future certification maintenance
- Evidence-based practice materials through ASHA’s Practice Portal and Evidence Maps
Start receiving these benefits and more as soon as you submit your ASHA membership and certification application—no waiting until the application is approved!
When To Apply
Not sure when to apply? Take this quick quiz for recommendations on the right time to maximize your membership.
How To Apply
No need for a special application: We’ll automatically apply the New Professional Membership Package when you submit your ASHA membership and certification application.
Bonus: Save $250 with National NSSLHA Membership
In addition to ASHA’s New Professional Membership Package, you can receive a one-time discount of $250 off the initial dues and fees for ASHA membership and certification through the NSSLHA to ASHA Conversion Discount.
- You must be a National NSSLHA member for the last 2 years of your master’s or doctoral program (including the year you graduate) to be eligible.
Need Help?
Call ASHA’s Action Center at 800-498-2071 or send an email to joinasha@asha.org for assistance.
