“…Similarly, the study counseling and support program was identified, in learning strategies and psychological support as a program used by universities in order to increase the retention and academic performance of students (Cabrera et al, 2006). This contribution includes an added value and it is the consideration of psychological support within retention strategies for students, which leads to infer about the relevance of making the relationship between the variables of dropout and psychological support, which in turn allows accompany and intervene in students relevant aspects such as stress, related to unhealthy behaviors (Riveros, Rubio, Candelario, & Magín, 2013;Reyes, Castañeda, & Pabón, 2012). Likewise, pregnancy, depression, dysfunctional or disintegrated family, lack of communication, addictions, low moods, among others, have been identified; as factors that influence academic performance and dropout (Cruz, Barrientos, García, & Hernández, 2010).…”