- When will I receive a 2008 dues renewal notice?
- Can I renew by telephone?
- Can I renew online?
- Can NSSLHA members renew online?
- I am a NSSLHA member who graduated from a Master's Program in 2007. Do I need to renew my NSSLHA membership or apply for conversion to ASHA membership and certification?
- Whom should I call if I haven't received my dues invoice renewal notice?
- What is the deadline for 2008 membership renewal payment?
- Will I be charged a fee for a late payment?
- When will I receive my 2008 membership identification card?
- What are the 2008 dues/fees for the various ASHA affiliation and membership/certification categories?
- What if I have not paid my dues for 2007?
- Do I have to be a member to be certified?
- How do I change my status:
- I will be retiring at the end of this year and I have just received a renewal notice. Do you have a retirement status?
- What qualifications are required to become a Life Member?
- How do I qualify for the retired certification status?
- I will be a stay-at-home parent and/or staying home to take care of a sick relative. Do you have an inactive status?
- My doctor has declared me physically unable to work. Do you have a Medical Inactive status?
- I am a graduate student; is there a dues reduction available?
- When I renew my dues each year, do I have the option of changing my journal selection?
- Do my annual ASHA dues include the Continuing Education (CE) Registry Fee?
- What are the benefits of registering for the ASHA Continuing Education (CE) Registry?
- Am I required to participate in continued professional development to maintain my certification?
- What is a Special Interest Division?
- If my employer pays my membership dues and I choose to contribute to the ASHA-PAC, can my employer also pay for my ASHA-PAC contribution?
- Can I send my annual Foundation renewal gift with my dues payment?
- How do I contact the Foundation?
- Do I have to pay the Foundation and ASHA-PAC contributions?
- What do I do if I have a payment claim?
- Two payments were made for my annual fee. How and when will I receive a refund?
- Can my employer (or some other third party) pay my dues/fees?
- I made my dues payment out for too much money. When can I expect my refund for excess payment?
- My payment receipt shows that it was applied to something else! What should I do?
- Can I cancel my dues and receive a refund?
- Can I deduct my membership fees on my income tax return?
- I need a receipt. What is the fastest way to obtain one?
- Where do I find the list of codes for ASHA and NSSLHA renewals?
1. When will I receive a 2008 dues renewal notice?
ASHA will mail the dues renewal notices in October, 2007.
2. Can I renew by telephone?
Yes. Starting September 2007, you may pay your 2008 dues/fees by calling the Action Center, 8:30am-5:00pm Eastern Standard Time at 800-498-2071.
3. Can I renew online?
Yes. Starting late August, you may pay your 2008 dues/fees online. For more information on how to make an online payment, go to Dues Renewal.
4. Can NSSLHA members renew online?
Yes, NSSLHA members are able to renew their dues online. You will find a list of FAQs for NSSLHA members on the NSSLHA Web site.
5. I am a NSSLHA member who graduated from a Master's Program in 2007. Do I need to renew my NSSLHA membership or apply for conversion to ASHA membership and certification?
NSSLHA members who have graduated from a master's or doctoral program should refer to the Information for 2007/2008 masters and doctoral graduates on the NSSLHA Web site or contact the Action Center at 800-498-2071 to determine their status.
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6. Whom should I call if I haven't received my dues invoice renewal notice?
If you have not received your dues invoice by November 7, 2007, please contact the ASHA Action Center at 800-498-2071.
7. What is the deadline for paying membership renewal 2008?
Although the deadline for receipt of 2008 membership dues is December 31, 2007, a grace period has been extended. Dues payments for 2008 received by January 31, 2008 will not be assessed a late fee.
8. Will I be charged a fee for a late payment?
Yes. Payments received after January 31, 2008 are subject to a late fee of $26.00. To avoid this charge, please send your payment no later than January 15th to ensure processing by January 31.
9. When will I receive my 2008 membership identification card?
A new membership identification card will be issued to you within 3-4 weeks after receipt of your dues payment.
10. What are the 2008 dues/fees for the various ASHA affiliation and membership/certification categories?
| Category |
Dues/Fees for 2008 |
| Certified member |
$200 |
| Spouse of a certified member |
$145 |
| Graduate student certified member |
$120 |
| Member without certification |
$75 |
| Certified non-member |
$174 |
| Life member |
$57 |
| International affiliate |
$130 |
Please note that these are renewal dues/fees only. You may contact Action Center at 800-498-2071 for information regarding application fees. Undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students not in the process of certification are eligible to join NSSLHA. NSSLHA dues for 2008 are $60. For information on NSSLHA membership, visit the NSSLHA Web site.
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11. What if I have not paid my dues for 2007 or a previous year?
If you have not paid your 2007 dues/fees by December 31, 2007, and were a certified member or certificate holder, you must reinstate. Please contact your certification case manager for further details. Consult our Web site for information on reinstatement for audiology and for reinstatement for speech-language pathology.
You may also contact the Action Center at 800-498-2071 for more information on reinstatement procedures and fees.
12. Do I have to be a member to be certified?
No, you do not have to be a member to hold certification with the Association. However, to maintain certification you must pay your certification fees on a yearly basis. The annual fee for a Certified Nonmember is $174.00. Certified Nonmembers must also comply with the certification maintenance standard that requires you to participate in 30 contact hours of professional development activities during each 3-year maintenance interval.
13. How do I change my status:
From a Certified Nonmember to a Certified Member?
In order to be a member of ASHA, individuals must hold a graduate degree (either master's or doctorate). If you meet this criterion and wish to add membership, simply change the dues/fees amount to $200.00, and complete the dues renewal notice form. Please indicate the category you want to switch to on the front side of your invoice. The National Office will use previously submitted information to verify that you have a graduate degree. If this cannot be verified, you will be sent a form to complete and instructions on how to provide verification.
From a Certified Member to a Certified Nonmember?
To cancel membership, change the dues/fees amount to $174.00 and complete the dues renewal notice form following the instructions on the back of the form. Indicate the desired category you want on the front side of the invoice renewal notice. But before you cancel membership consider that you will lose the following benefits:
- Professional publications, which include The ASHA Leader and your choice of one of ASHA's four scholarly journals, plus member discounts on additional journal subscriptions and online access to journals;
- Participation in the governance of the Association (nominate and vote to elect individuals to ASHA's Legislative Council and Executive Board)
- Service on the Association's committees, boards, and councils;
- Access to the Members Only section of ASHA's professional Web site;
- Reduced fees to attend ASHA's convention and workshops;
- Discounts on the purchase of ASHA products;
- ASHA's group insurance programs, including liability, life, and disability;
- Ability to count past years of membership in applying for Life membership;
- Ability to join 16 Special Interest Divisions and discount on Continuing Education Registry.
If in the future, you decide to become a member again you will have to have a graduate degree (either master's or doctorate). Visit ASHA's website to find out more information on the benefits of membership.
14. I will be retiring at the end of this year and I have just received a renewal notice. Do you have a retirement status?
Some members may qualify for the Retired Certification status. If you hold ASHA certification and are permanently retired from providing clinical services or are no longer supervising the provision of clinical services, you may qualify for the retired certification status.
15. How do I qualify for Life membership?
To qualify for Life membership you must be 65 years of age, and have been an ASHA member for at least 25 consecutive years, (including the year you are 65 years of age). Your dues for that year must be current. To apply for Life membership you must submit proof of age (a photo copy of your driver's license or birth certificate) and the fee of $57.00 to the attention of the Certification Unit.
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16. How do I qualify for the retired certification status?
To qualify for the retired certification status, you must be at least 65 years of age and have been certified by ASHA for at least 25 consecutive years (including the year you are 65 years of age) and be permanently retired from providing clinical services or supervising the provision of clinical services. Your certification fees for that year must be current. For more information, review our Fact Sheet on Certification Standards.
17. I will be a stay-at-home parent and/or staying home to take care of a sick relative. Do you have an inactive status?
To maintain your current status with ASHA you must pay your dues/fees on a yearly basis. Certificate holders may apply for the Inactive Certification status, which provides an exemption to the professional development requirements. To learn more about the Inactive Certification status, visit the Certification Maintenance section of the ASHA Web site. Certified members may elect to become a certified non-member (see dues and fees above). However, you will miss out on all of the benefits of ASHA membership. To learn more go to, visit the Membership and Certification section of the ASHA Web site.
18. My doctor has declared me physically unable to work. Do you have a Medical Inactive status?
Members and certificate holders who have been declared medically unable to work by a physician may be eligible for Life Disability status or inactive certification status with ASHA. To be eligible for this benefit you must:
- Have 5 years of consecutive membership or certification with the association
- Provide a letter from your physician or proof of disability payments from the state or Social Security Administration.
- Members that provide the above-mentioned documentation receive a waiver from paying membership dues until they return to working status.
- Certificate holders who provide the above-mentioned documentation will not be required to accumulate 30 contact hours of professional development every 3 years. In addition, evidence of your inability to work will be required on a periodic basis.
19. I am a graduate student; is there a dues reduction available?
Yes, certified members who are enrolled part-time or full-time in any graduate program can pay the reduced dues amount of $120.00. Members must provide a form confirming that they are a student [PDF]. The requested documentation must be signed and validated by the institution’s Office of the Registrar. The maximum amount of time eligible to receive the discount is 7 years. If you are not currently certified by ASHA or not in the process of becoming certified, and are enrolled in an eligible doctorate program in the area of communication sciences and disorders, you can apply as a NSSLHA member for $60.00. Visit NSSLHA's Web site for more information.
20. When I renew my dues each year, do I have the option of changing my journal selection?
Yes, you can change your journal selection at any time. Contact the Action Center at 800-498-2071 to change your journal selection or subscribe to additional journals at reduced member rates. ASHA members receive one journal and The ASHA Leader as well as online access to archives back to 1980 for selected journals as member benefits. Back issues of LSHSS and JSHR go back to 1980 while AJA and AJSLP go back to 1991 and CICSD to 1997. Selected articles from The ASHA Leader also are archived on the ASHA Web site.
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21. Do my annual ASHA dues include the Continuing Education (CE) Registry Fee?
No. There is an additional fee to use the ASHA CE Registry. This fee can be found on your dues invoice directly below the dues/fees amount. The annual CE Registry fee for ASHA/NSSLHA members is $24.00, and for certificate holders and non-members, the fee is $34.00.
22. What are the benefits of registering for the ASHA Continuing Education (CE) Registry?
The ASHA CE Registry is a computerized database that records ASHA's CEUs awarded by the ASHA Continuing Education Board (CEB). The registry maintains a permanent cumulative transcript of your ASHA CEUs. For every year you pay your ASHA CE Registry fee, you are entitled to a free transcript, which you can request be sent to you or a third party, such as your licensing agency. This transcript is your only means of documenting ASHA's CEUs you earned through one of our 496 ASHA CE Providers. Visit the ASHA CE Registry for more information.
23. Am I required to participate in continued professional development to maintain my certification?
Yes. All certificate holders are required to accumulate 30 certification maintenance hours every 3 years to maintain the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence. The Guidelines for Maintaining Certification are available on the ASHA Web site.
Members who do not hold certification are not subject to the professional development requirements for the certification maintenance.
If you have additional questions, contact the Action Center at 800-498-2071 or send and e-mail inquiry to cccmaintenance@asha.org.
24. What is a Special Interest Division?
ASHA's 16 Special Interest Divisions are defined professional communities. These smaller groups support your membership experience through personalized contact in targeted interest areas and a variety of valuable benefits.
Am I eligible for membership in the Special Interest Divisions?
ASHA members are eligible to affiliate with one or more divisions. As Affiliates, they are eligible to vote for division leadership positions and to hold office. International Affiliates and NSSLHA members are eligible to join as Associate affiliates. They enjoy all affiliate benefits with the exception of voting and holding office. Affiliate fees are $35.00 for ASHA members, $45.00 for International Affiliates and $10.00 for NSSLHA members and full-time Graduate Students per calendar year.
What are the benefits of joining a Special Interest Division?
Each division publishes a newsletter for its members, and all division members are eligible to receive a 50% discount on select short courses at ASHA Convention. Many divisions offer the opportunity to earn CEUs through self-study of division newsletters and most sponsor member's only list serves. For specific information on each division benefits and activities, start with the list of divisions on ASHA's Web site. Then click on any division to go to that division's Web page.
25. If my employer pays my membership dues and I choose to contribute to the ASHA-PAC, can my employer also pay for my ASHA-PAC contribution?
No. ASHA-PAC cannot accept corporate contributions, only personal checks made payable to ASHA-PAC, or payment with a Visa or Master Card. The only lawful exception is a check or Visa or Master Card payment received from the individual private practice of an ASHA member who is contributing to the PAC on behalf of him or herself. To find out more information, you may send an e-mail to PAC@asha.org.
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26. Can I send my annual Foundation renewal gift with my dues payment?
Yes. Please change the indicated amount to reflect your annual renewal gift.
27. How do I contact the Foundation?
To learn more about the Foundation and its work or details about your contribution, call 301-296-8703 or go to the Foundation Web site.
28. Do I have to pay the Foundation and ASHA-PAC contributions?
No, these contributions are voluntary. The amount is a suggested amount. You can give more or less than the indicated amount.
29. What do I do if I have a payment claim?
If our records do not indicate that we have received your payment, we need to identify your account and obtain the following information:
- When the payment was sent.
- Where the payment was sent.
- Did you make payment by check? If so, please submit the check number, amount, check date, and the name of the payer who issued the check. (Third parties frequently send payments on behalf of someone else.)
- Specify to what the payment was to be applied.
- Check with your bank to see if the check has been cashed. If it was, you will need to fax legible copies of the front and back of the check to our Accounts Receivable at 301-296-8582.
- If the payment was by credit card, fax a copy of the statement showing the line item for the ASHA charge and the credit card number or last four digits of the credit card to our Accounts Receivable department at 301-296-8582.
30. Two payments were made for my annual fee. How and when will I receive a refund?
We issue a refund based on the type of second payment received. If the first payment was by check and the second payment was by credit card, the refund is made to the credit card. If the first payment was made by credit card and the second payment was made by check, the refund is made by check. Please allow 6 weeks for a check refund to be issued and 2 weeks for a credit to be issued to your credit card.
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31. Can my employer (or some other third party) pay my dues/fees?
We are pleased to accept payment anytime from any source on behalf of our members. However, we do not accept purchase orders to bill third parties for the same charges already billed to members. Members can provide their dues invoice to third parties for payment on their behalf if the parties agree. It is the responsibility of members to ensure that their dues/fees, when paid by another party, are received in time to avoid late fees. See FAQ #8 regarding late fees. If paying by personal or third party check, make payable to ASHA in U.S. funds. Your ASHA account number must appear on all checks. Please mail your payment to:
ASHA
PO Box 79952
Baltimore, Maryland 21279-0952
Written inquiries should be directed to:
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
P.O. Box 1160 #435
Rockville, MD 20849
32. I made my dues payment out for too much money. When can I expect my refund for excess payment?
Our policy is to automatically issue refund of excess payments 4weeks after our deposit. There is a 4-week waiting period to ensure that checks are not recharged to our bank after refund occurs. When excess payments have been made by credit card, a refund will be made by crediting the same credit card account that was charged within 3 business days. It may take up to an additional 3 business days for the credit to appear on your credit card account.
33. My payment receipt shows that it was applied to something else! What should I do?
If your receipt shows your payment was not applied correctly, please contact the Action Center at 800-498-2071.
34. Can I cancel my dues and receive a refund?
Members desiring cancellation of paid membership dues are advised to call ASHA's Action Center at 800-498-2071. Refunds are not permitted for paid memberships after January 1st for the year in which fees are due.
35. Can I deduct my membership fees on my income tax return?
Dues payments to ASHA, a 501(c)6 organization, are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. However, they may be deductible under other provisions of the Internal Revenue Code subject to restrictions imposed as a result of lobbying activities. In those situations where dues may be deductible, ASHA estimates that the nondeductible portion of your 2008 dues ($200) is 5%. The nondeductible amount (5%) is calculated by dividing total ASHA lobbying expenditures by total dues income (excluding all other income).
If you have further questions, we recommend that you consult with your tax advisor.
36. I need a receipt. What is the fastest way to obtain one?
Go to the Dues Renewal section of our Web site and enter your ASHA account number and last name. If your payment was posted, a receipt will appear on the screen. Click the Printer Friendly Receipt link, which will bring up your receipt on the screen for you to print. If you do not have Internet access, please contact the Action Center at 800-498-2071.
37. Where do I find the list of codes for ASHA and NSSLHA renewals?
The code sheet was included in the dues renewal package that was mailed to every member. You may also download the ASHA code sheet [PDF] or the NSSLHA code sheet [PDF].
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