ASSIST is an advising program at Northern Michigan University. In order to participate in ASSIST, students must be in Good Academic Standing and be either First-Generation, and/or be a TIP or Pell recipient and/or be connected with Disability Services.  You will receive email updates about the processing of your application once it is completed and all questions are answered to the best of your ability. 

Application for NMU's ASSIST Program

Personal Information

NMU INs have 8 digits and may start with one or more zeros
Local or NMU Address
Permanent Home Address

Eligibility

Are you a recipient of the Pell Grant or the Michigan Tuition Incentive Program (TIP)
Are you native or a tribal member?
Are you connected with Disability Services?

As part of the ASSIST program application process, one of our qualifiers is income. May we have your permission to access your financial aid information? Your signature below indicates that the ASSIST program has permission to verify your financial information through Northern Michigan University’s Financial Aid Office.

Personal Perspective

The following questions are your opportunity to let us get to know you. This will provide us with a more personal perspective, so please write detailed information. Please note that your answers are confidential.

 

Student Needs Assessment

This inventory will help in assessing your need/interest for services which are offered on campus. Please check YES or NO in response to each of the following questions.

 

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.
I need to improve my study habits and skills.
I need to improve my writing/reading skills.
I need to improve my math 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 need help with graduate school information.

Internal Release of Information for ASSIST Program Participants

I give the ASSIST Program 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 Northern Michigan University departments. I understand that I may rescind this release of information at any time.
NMU INs have 8 digits and may start with one or more zeros