- What exactly is the NSSLHA-to-ASHA Conversion Program Discount?
- How will I know if I qualify for the conversion program discount?
- What constitutes two consecutive years of national membership?
- How much of a discount will I receive?
- What if I do not have two consecutive years of membership in national NSSLHA. Do I still qualify for the conversion program discount?
- What is the recent graduate conversion rate?
- How long after I graduate can I receive the conversion program discount?
- When is the best time to convert membership from NSSLHA to ASHA?
- What is the Gift to the Graduate Program?
- What if I am in my CF (Clinical Fellowship)? Should I wait until I am done to convert my membership to ASHA?
- If I am converting to ASHA do I have to renew my membership in NSSLHA during my CF?
- Where can I find more information about the Conversion Program Discount?
- If I decide to pursue a doctorate should I apply for ASHA membership and certification or should I renew my membership in NSSLHA?
- I graduate in May 2008 and am starting my clinical fellowship. If I convert my membership to ASHA now will I have to pay the ASHA rate for convention?
- What if I graduate in 2008 and I didn't join NSSLHA in 2007. Can I pay the 2007 national membership to get the conversion rate?
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1. What exactly is the NSSLHA-to-ASHA Conversion Discount?
The NSSLHA-to-ASHA Conversion Discount provides a reduction in the initial membership and certification fees for students when they transfer their membership to ASHA.
2. How will I know if I qualify for the conversion program discount?
To qualify for the conversion program discount a student must have paid national membership dues to NSSLHA for two consecutive years including the year of graduation from a master's program.
NSSLHA members who qualify for the conversion program discount will receive a letter and/or e-mail from the National Office informing them of their eligibility for the discount or may call the Action Center at 800-498-2071 to inquire about eligibility with an Action Center Specialist.
3. What constitutes two consecutive years of national membership?
If a student is graduating from a master's or doctoral program in 2008, that student must have paid national membership dues in 2007 and in 2008 to qualify for the conversion program discount.
This discount is not available to students who are members of the local chapter only. A student must have paid national membership dues to receive this discount.
4. How much of a discount will I receive?
Students who qualify for the NSSLHA-to-ASHA Conversion Program Discount receive a $150.00 savings off the initial fee of $486.00 for membership and certification in ASHA.
5. What if I do not have two consecutive years of national membership. Do I still qualify for the conversion program discount?
You must have two consecutive years of national membership including the year of graduation to receive the conversion program discount. If you have one year of national membership at the time of graduation you may be eligible for the "recent graduate" conversion rate.
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6. What is the recent graduate conversion rate?
The recent graduate conversion rate gives a student a $50 discount off the initial fee of $486 for ASHA membership and certification.
7. How long after I graduate can I receive the conversion program discount?
NSSLHA members who qualify for the conversion program discount are eligible to receive the discount until August 31 of the year following their master's graduation. For example, a student graduating from a master's program in 2008 has until August 31, 2009 to convert their membership from NSSLHA to ASHA.
8. When is the best time to convert membership from NSSLHA to ASHA?
NSSLHA members are advised to apply for ASHA membership and certification by the August 31 deadline to ensure that they will receive the conversion program discount. If a student waits until September 1 or later, he/she will lose the discount and will have to pay the recent graduate conversion rate.
9. What is the Gift to the Graduate Program?
When you join ASHA between May 1 and August 31, 2008, you'll receive membership and certification through December 31, 2009—which means you'll receive up to 19 months of membership for the price of 12. That's over and above the discounted dues we offer you...a potential savings of $350.
10. What if I am in my CF (Clinical Fellowship)? Should I wait until I am done to convert my membership to ASHA?
You do not have to wait until you complete your CF to convert your membership from NSSLHA-to-ASHA. Once you apply for ASHA membership and certification you become an "ASHA member in process" and will have access to all ASHA membership benefits.
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11. If I am converting to ASHA do I have to renew my membership in NSSLHA during my CF?
You do not have to renew your membership in NSSLHA during your CF. As long as you have the two consecutive years of national membership at the time of your master's graduation AND you apply for ASHA membership and certification by the August 31 deadline you will receive the conversion program discount.
12. Where can I find more information about the Conversion Program Discount?
If you have a question about the NSSLHA-to-ASHA Conversion Program Discount that is not addressed here please email NSSLHA at nsslha@asha.org with your question.
13. If I decide to pursue a doctorate should I apply for ASHA membership and certification or should I renew my membership in NSSLHA?
This is a tough question and only you can determine the best answer for you. NSSLHA membership is not available to a student that applies for ASHA membership and certification.
If you decide to renew your membership in NSSLHA:
- You will continue to receive the same level of benefits and services as an ASHA member.
- You will continue your eligibility for the conversion program discount.
If you decide to apply for ASHA membership and certification:
- ASHA maintains a "Certified Graduate Student Member" rate which is less than the certified-member rate.
- You will be able to practice professionally while you pursue your doctorate degree.
14. I graduate in May 2008 and am starting my clinical fellowship. If I convert my membership to ASHA now will I have to pay the ASHA rate for convention?
Only students with national membership in NSSLHA will receive the NSSLHA rate for the ASHA Convention. Students in a CF who choose to convert their membership to ASHA before registering for the ASHA Convention will be charged the ASHA member rate to attend the convention.
15. What if I graduate in 2008 and I didn't join NSSLHA in 2007. Can I pay the 2007 national membership to get the conversion rate?
You can pay for 2007 national membership in 2008 to qualify for the conversion rate as long as you apply before your master's graduation. You will be required to pay for both 2007 and 2008 at the time that you join. The cost for both years of membership is $120.
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