Verified October 9, 2026 against the practice act, board rules and sources cited below. The board decides every application. All states
What SLPs and audiologists miss in Nebraska
- Every Nebraska SLP and audiology license expires on December 1 of even years, so a new license may run well under two years.
- SLP and audiology assistant credentials renew every year, not every two.
Can I practice in Nebraska on an ASLP Compact privilege?
Nebraska has enacted the ASLP Compact but is not issuing privileges yet. Until it does, practicing here takes a Nebraska license, and a Nebraska license does not yet give you a privilege anywhere else.
- Enacted, not issuing yet
Does Nebraska offer a temporary SLP or audiology license?
The DHHS Licensure Unit offers a separate audiology and speech-language pathology temporary license application alongside the initial application. Its terms are set in 172 NAC 23.
- Temporary or limited license available
Citation: 172 NAC 23; DHHS Licensure Unit application list
Does Nebraska license SLP assistants?
Nebraska credentials SLP and audiology assistants under 172 NAC 24, with a separate certification of supervision filed for each. Assistant credentials expire one year after issuance.
- Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Assistant credential
What audiologists need to know in Nebraska
Since August 24, 2017, a licensed Nebraska audiologist no longer needs a hearing instrument specialist license to dispense hearing instruments.
- Dispensing covered by the audiology license
How often does a Nebraska SLP or audiology license renew?
SLP and audiology licenses expire December 1 of even-numbered years, with 20 approved CE hours due for the preceding 24 months. Anyone first licensed within that 24-month window is exempt from CE for the first renewal.
- Renews every 2 years
- 20 CE hours per cycle
Licensing in Nebraska?
For a license, we send your Praxis scores and verifications, file the application and carry the board correspondence. License by endorsement is $599 for an SLP or audiologist.