The ASSIST Program
The mission of the ASSIST Program at Northern is to increase the retention and graduation rates of First-Generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities by providing a necessary support system and a broad range of individualized services.
ASSIST Referrals
Do you know a student who may be eligible and would benefit from our services?
If you would like to refer this student to the program, please select the “Referral” button below to get the process started.
Contact Us
Find your ASSIST Advisor's meeting link on this page!
To contact ASSIST, e-mail sss@nmu.edu or call 906-227-1550.
ASSIST is located at 2101 C.B. Hedgcock next to Disability Services and Veteran Services within the Dean of Students Suite.
ASSIST is a program funded by Northern Michigan University with the mission of increasing the retention and graduation rates of First-Generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities, through a core mentorship with a dedicated advisor. ASSIST is committed to providing a broad base of high-quality services by engaging students in an individualized learning environment within a continuous improvement process.
The ASSIST Program, formerly known as the Student Support Services program, is no longer federally grant-funded. However, thanks to Northern's funding and the NMU Foundation, we are able to continue the program and serve 250 eligible students annually! For more information on our program and services, continue reading below.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the ASSIST program, students must be enrolled at NMU, taking on-campus classes, maintain Good Academic Standing, and meet at least one of the following criteria:
- First-generation student (neither parent has earned a bachelor’s degree)
- Low-Income (based on Pell or TIP recipient status)
- Connected with Disability Services.
Services
ASSIST provides a wide array of services designed to support many aspects of a student's educational experience while attending NMU. Each student has an individual support plan that identifies necessary services to assist in meeting academic and personal goals.
Referral
Do you know a student who may be eligible and would benefit from our services?
If you would like to refer this student to the program, please select the “Referral” button to the left to submit a referral form. Once the referral form is complete, we automatically provide the student with an application. Upon receiving the student’s application, we will process it and notify the student of their status.