Thank you for your interest in  

Student Support Services at

Northern Michigan University! 

Please complete this application as thoroughly as possible.  You cannot save and restart this application.  You may want to review the application's content, take some time to make notes and gather the required documents*, and then return to submit your application. 

*In order to verify Low-Income Eligibility, we need data from your previous year's tax forms, the same information provided to FAFSA.  

If you have any questions or would like a paper copy of this application, please call our office at (906) 227-1550 or email us at sss@nmu.edu. 
General Information
First Name: *
Middle Name:
Last Name: *
NMU IN: *
Preferred Name and Pronouns:
Gender *
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) : *
Are you a United States Citizen? *
Are you familiar with TIP (Michigan Tuition Incentive Program)? *
Are you Native American or a tribal member? *
Student Contact
Cell Phone: *
NMU Email Address: *
Local Address
Address Line 1: *
Address Line 2:
City: *
State: *
Zip Code: *
Permanent Address
Address Line 1:
Address Line 2:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Academic Information:
What is your current enrollment status? *
Please explain if you chose other:
Current Grade Level *
How's your academic standing? *
How many classes are you currently taking?

SSS Eligibility Verification

   All responses remain confidential and are protected by FERPA.
First-Generation
Parent 1 Education Level: *
Parent 2 Education Level: *
Low-Income
Low-Income Verification Form
How many people in your household at home? *
Family Income Range: *
Disability
Are you connected with NMU Disability Services? *

Why Are You Interested in SSS? 
• Please share your reasons for pursuing a university education. *
• Are you seeking a Bachelor's Degree from Northern Michigan University? *
• How did you hear about Student Support Services? *
• Describe your primary reason for applying to SSS *
• Describe your academic strengths and areas where you believe you could improve. *
• What are your special interests? Tell us about your previous involvement in school and community activities. *
Student Needs Assessment
• I would like to learn more about my individual learning style. *
• I would like to manage my time more efficiently. *
• I would like to become a better test taker. *
• I am interested in academic support such as tutoring. *
• I need to improve my study habits and skills. *
• I need to improve my writing skills. *
• I need to improve my math skills. *
• I need to improve my reading skills. *
• I am undecided about where to start in choosing a career path. *
• I want to learn which careers typically match my skills and interests. *
• I would like to receive academic advising to prepare me for entry into my major. *
• I am distracted by personal matters to the point that I have trouble studying. *
• I would like to improve communication skills with professors, residential life staff, my roommate, or other students. *
• I would like to know more about assistance that is available for commuter students. *
• I need help with the financial aid process. *
• I would like to learn more about financial & budgeting concerns many students encounter. *
SSS Program Services That Interest You Most
• Academic Major and Career Exploration
- Your SSS advisor will assist you to explore potential majors and careers related to your interests.
• Assistance with Course Selection
- Your SSS advisor will assist you to understand course requirements for your degree and develop a semester by semester plan to reach your graduation goal.
• Tutoring Support
- Tutor.com access as well as general support peer tutors meet with students 1 to 2 times weekly.  Tutors assist students with course content and specific study and test preparation techniques for NMU courses.
• Academic Skill Building
- The SSS Academic Coordinators will assist students in identifying specific academic concerns and the development of strategies to improve academic performance
• Assistance with Exploring Financial Aid Options
- Your SSS advisor will work with you to explore options for federal student aid, NMU Foundation scholarships, and private scholarships
• Graduate School Exploration
- If you are interested in pursuing a career that requires a masters or doctoral degree, your SSS advisor will assist you with beginning this process including identifying potential graduate programs and financing graduate school.
• Social and Cultural Events
- The SSS program hosts and strongly encourages participants to attend a variety of social and cultural events that promote self care, skill building,  and wellness
• Peer Mentor Program
- Connecting with a peer mentor to work on Wellbeing, personal and academic goal setting, budgeting,  and skills.
Additional Information
A requirement of the program is to meet with your advisor 4 times per semester, or once a month.  These are on-hour appointments in the advisor's office.  Do you have any special conditions or severe allergies that we should be aware of in the office?
Please feel free to include any additional information you would like us to consider while reviewing your application.  
Sign and Submit:
I give Student Support Services permission to obtain and release information that will assist in planning and completing my academic program at Northern Michigan University.  This release is valid ONLY for NMU departments.  I understand that I may rescind this release of information at any time.
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As part of the application process for Student Support Services, we are required to have verification of your financial information.  In many instances, the necessary financial information may be obtained through NMU's Financial Aid Office.  Your response below and signature at the end of this application indicates that the Student Support Services program has permission to verify your financial information through Northern Michigan University's Financial Aid Office.
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Applicant Signature *
Please select a signature verification type.
Terms of Submission:
 By submitting this application, you acknowledge that all of the above information is correct and accurate to the best of your understanding.  By submitting this application you acknowledge your consent to verify financial data and the internal release of information all within Northern Michigan University as indicated above.  

Eligibility Statements:

FIRST GENERATION: First Generation status is determined by the information submitted in this application and the enrollment application submitted to Northern Michigan University. A student is First Generation if neither parent or guardian has earned a Bachelor's Degree (at the time the application is submitted).

LOW INCOME: Low Income status will be determined using either the Dependent or Independent Income Verification Form and the information you provide in this application based on the same tax documents used in your FAFSA. You are a dependent if your parent/guardian claimed you on their taxes.  Eligibility will be verified by using the data provided and comparing it to the Federal TRIO Programs Current-Year Low-Income Levels. 

Be sure to complete your FAFSA at fafsa.gov if you haven't already!

DISABILITY: Disability status is verified by confirming the student is connected with the Disability Services office at Northern.  It is not required that the student be actively utilizing accommodations, but a confirmation that medical documentation has been received and verified by the Disability Services office is required for eligibility.  Medical information, documentation, diagnoses, or any information shared with Disability Services is confidential and is not shared with the Student Support Services office.  

If you have any questions regarding TRIO SSS Eligibility or Verification, you can call the SSS office at (906) 227-1550 or email at sss@nmu.edu