Student Support Services (SSS) is one of the advising programs at Northern Michigan University. SSS is a federally sponsored TRiO program where students must meet specific eligibility criteria to be considered for participation in the program. By completing this application and responding to all questions to the best of your ability, we will be able to promptly process your application.

Application for NMU's Student Support Services Program

Local/NMU Address
Permanent Address
Disability Services

As part of the application process for Student Support Services, we are required to have verification of your household income. In many instances, the necessary financial information may be obtained through NMU’s Financial Aid Office. Your signature below indicates that the Student Support Services program has permission to verify your financial information through Northern Michigan University’s Financial Aid Office.

There are instances when the NMU’s Financial Aid Office does not have the necessary information we need to complete your application. In such instances, we will ask you to provide a copy of a 2019 federal tax transcript:

  • Parent federal tax transcript if you are a dependent student
  • Your own federal tax transcript if you filed taxes as an independent student

A federal tax transcript may be ordered from: http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript

Has anyone ever mentioned TIP (Michigan Tuition Incentive Program) to you?
Are you a native or tribal member?

Student Needs Assessment

This inventory will help in assessing your need/interest for services which are offered by the Student Support Services Program. Please select 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 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.
I would like to utilize disability services (e.g. information/questions about disabilities, classroom accommodations, etc.).
Which of the services listed below do you believe would help support your goals for a successful experience at NMU?

Internal Release of Information for Student Support Services Participants.

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 Northern Michigan University departments. I understand that I may rescind this release of information at any time.