Select Student Support Services (4S)

The University of Michigan-Dearborn Select Student Support Services (4S) Program is a state funded Labor and Economic Opportunity program (LEO). It was created as part of the larger King Chavez Parks (KCP) Initiative. The 4-S Program is designed to develop retention programs that benefit academically or economically disadvantaged students enrolled at 4 year public and independent educational institutions throughout Michigan.

The 4S program aims to increase graduation rates. Our 4S program provides students who are low income, first generation, a student with a disability, and/or exhibit academic need with the following services:

• academic tutoring

• guidance in selecting postsecondary academic courses

• information for students regarding public and private scholarships and financial aid programs

• assistance with completing financial aid applications

• counseling services to improve students’ financial and economic literacy

• assistance with students’ applications to graduate and professional programs (for four-year grantees)

• assistance with students’ applications to, and obtaining financial assistance from, four-year programs (for two-year grantees)

In addition to the above services, the 4S program at the University of Michigan-Dearborn will provide participants with personalized counseling services, expose students to cultural events, provide an academic or mentoring program and provide resources to secure temporary housing for students who need a place to live (e.g. homeless youth and youth who have aged-out of the foster care system).

Who is eligible?

Eligible participants of the 4S program must meet the following requirements:

• be a current University of Michigan-Dearborn student 

• meet citizenship criteria

• be a resident of Michigan

and at least one of the following:

• be low income (PELL eligible) 

• be first generation

• be registered with Disability and Accessibility Services at UM-Dearborn

• have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or less

• and/or be required to take remedial courses

Manager of the select Student Support Services

Email: [email protected]

Rachel's LinkedIn

Tutor/Mentor 

Tutoring Subjects:

• Algebra
• Chem 134
• Bio 140
• Comp 105
• Comp 106

Major: Biochemistry 

Email: [email protected]

Amari's LinkedIn

Tutor/Mentor 

Tutoring Subjects:

• Mathematics (Linear Algebra, Calculus I and II, Statistics)
• Computer Science
• Spanish
• Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis
• Discrete Math
• Assembly Language

Major: Cybersecurity and Information Assurance with a concentration in Digital Forensics

Email: [email protected]

Book an Appointment: Bethany's Appointment Link

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Tutor/Mentor 

Tutoring Subjects:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Calculus I
• Introductory Statistics

Major: Biological Sciences on the Pre-med track

Email: [email protected]

Book an Appointment: Kalaia's Appointment Link

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Tutor/Mentor 

Tutoring Subjects:

• Algebra
• Calculus 1 & 2
• Chemistry 134 & 136
•  Comp 105 & 106
•  Macro & Micro Economics 1

Major: Computer Science

Email: [email protected]

Book an Appointment: Kanika's Appointment Link

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