Students

The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) is a pre-professional membership association for more than 11,000 students enrolled full- or part-time in a communication sciences and disorders (CSD) program or related major. Engage with students through some of our most popular marketing opportunities including the ASHA Convention, Virtual Career Fair, National NSSLHA Updates, ASHA Career Portal, and Mailing Lists.

My favorite part of the career fair where I gained the most insight was the session regarding jobs and negotiation.

What is the Major Area of Study for NSSLHA Students?¹

What Degrees are NSSLHA Students Currently Pursuing?¹

70% NSSLHA students utilize scholarships and financial aid to support themselves through school. 

60% of NSSLHA students currently have unpaid student debt. 

More than 86% of students prefer to receive information from National NSSLHA via email.

Key ASHA Resources

• 79% of NSSLHA Master’s and Doctoral degree students say ASHA Career Portal is somewhat or very important when looking for a job, externship, or clinical fellowship. 
• 62% of NSSLHA Master’s degree students say ASHA Virtual Career Fair is somewhat or very important when looking for a job, externship, or clinical fellowship. 
• 55% of NSSLHA Doctoral degree students say The ASHA Leader is somewhat or very important when looking for a job, externship, or clinical fellowship. 
• The number one reason why students join NSSLHA is to gain access to ASHA publications including The ASHA Leader and scholarly journals.  
• In the past 12 months, 84% of NSSHLA students utilized the ASHA journals online including American Journal of Audiology, Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, and American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology.

¹ 2024 National NSSLHA Survey