The King-Chavez-Parks (KCP) Initiative Select Student Support Service (4-S) component established by the Michigan Legislature in 1986, the program goal is to increase the graduation rate of admitted Michigan residents who are academically and/or economically disadvantaged at point of admittance or during the matriculation process.
Eligibility Requirements
In order to receive services from KCP, students must be Academically Disadvantaged and/or Economically Disadvantaged.
Academically Disadvantaged Requirements
Incoming Freshmen
- ACT Composite Score < 24
- SAT Math Score < 600
- Math Placement Score < 17
Continuing Students
- On Academic Warning/Probation
- Freshman GPA < 2.5
- Cumulative GPA below 2.0
Economically Disadvantaged Requirements
- Pell eligible based on the FAFSA
Support Services for KCP Eligible Students
- Academic Support Services
- Advising/coaching
- Tutoring
- Supplemental instruction
- Academic Excellence Workshops
- Expanded Orientation Workshops
- Leadership Development Workshops
- Motivation Workshops
- Organizational Structure Workshops