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KSHA Student Membership

Free. Fun. Focused on Your Future.

Welcome to your professional home in Kentucky! The Kentucky Speech-Language-Hearing Association (KSHA) is proud to offer free membership to full-time students pursuing degrees in speech-language pathology or audiology. We are one of the few state associations in the country to do so because we believe in investing in your future.

Why Join KSHA as a Student?

When you become a student member, you’ll gain access to opportunities that connect you, support you, and prepare you for a successful career in the field.

Exclusive Student Benefits

Scholarships & Grants
Apply for KSHA’s student scholarships and professional development grants to help fund your education and growth.

Golden Brain Competition
Represent your university in the annual Praxis-style bowl during the KSHA Convention. Compete for bragging rights and take home the Golden Brain trophy!

Student Events at Convention

  • Student Session: Tailored to you. Learn from professionals, ask questions, and explore your career path.
  • School Spirit Day & Tailgate: Wear your colors, meet students from across the state, and celebrate your program with pride.
  • Silent Auction: Helps raise funds for student groups.
  • NSSLHA Contests: Universities go head-to-head for a chance to win cash for their NSSLHA chapters.

Student Advocacy
Take part in advocacy events at the Capitol and learn how your voice can help shape the future of our professions.

Your Voice on the Executive Council
KSHA includes a student representative on its Executive Council—ensuring students are heard at the highest level.

Professional Networking
Connect with over 1,500 professionals at the KSHA Convention and across the state. Build relationships that will support you for years to come.

Additional Member Perks

  • Access to the KSHA Communicator, our quarterly publication
  • A members-only section on www.ksha.info, including a searchable member directory
  • Participation in our online community
  • Discounts for Convention registration and continuing education opportunities
  • Opportunities to serve on KSHA committees and gain professional leadership experience

Eligibility

Student membership is free for those:

  • Currently enrolled full-time (minimum of 9 credit hours per semester) in a speech-language pathology or audiology program
  • Not yet eligible to vote or hold office on the Executive Council (though you can serve in many other ways!)

Become a Member using the online Member Center or access a Printable Registration Form.

Student Member Dues = $Free

  • Currently enrolled full-time (9hours per semester minimum) in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology degree programs. May not vote, hold office on Executive Council, or committee chairs.
  • Students must complete a Membership Form to activate their membership.

Students

  • Become a Student Member
  • Student Member Center + Renewal
  • Scholarships
  • University Programs

Main Office

838 East High Street
Suite 263
Lexington, KY 40502
800-837-2446
Fax: 412-366-8804
Email: kshaoffice@ksha.info

About KSHA

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