ASHA confuses me

Next question. Are we supposed to sign up for ASHA during our CFYs?

I e-mailed the ASHA Action Center and got this reply:

The NSSLHA-ASHA conversion fee is $336. Our records show that you qualify for the NSSLHA-to-ASHA conversion rate. Please note that the $336 is good through August 31, 2008; that is, August 31 of the following year from the year of graduation. That is, if you submit your application by August 31, 2008, the fee is $336. Please also note that while the $336 is due by August 31, 2008 (grace period),
(a). If your application and payment is received between
now and May 1, 2008, then the payment is applied through December 31, 2008.(b). If your application and payment is received after May 1, 2008 but no later than August 31, 2008, then the payment will be applied to the rest of 2008 and the entire year 2009. (c). However, if your application and payment is received after August 31, 2008, then you will lose the conversion rate and pay a new rate for Recent Graduates of $436. (3). If you join ASHA after twelve months, then your fees is $486. While your NSSHLA membership ends on December 31 of the year your graduate, you do not have to join ASHA while you are doing your CFY. However, if you choose to join ASHA during your CFY, then please submit application forms and the payment, as applications without payment are not processed.

Sincerely,

Nana Aboagye


Sounds to me like I might as well wait about 10 months to get the most bang for my buck.

--Joel