Hello!

Last week, DRDFS made the difficult decision to postpone a couple upcoming in-person student events. For seniors, this impacts the already rescheduled date for the Leadership & Networking Workshop. We'd like to avoid hosting this event virtually but have decided that the 2/1 date is not ideal given the current number of COVID cases in the region. DRDFS is looking at early March as a way to ensure we can safely host in-person with you all!

The FAFSA deadline for DRDFS is quickly approaching, please be sure to reach out if you have questions or need some additional support to get it submitted. This week concludes the FAFSA Raffle - keep reading to find out who our last raffle winner is! 🎉

If you haven't yet, please take a moment to complete this post-secondary survey ASAP to let us know where you're at in the process and how we can assist you along the way!

As always, please feel welcome to reach out with questions/concerns.
Marissa D'Angelo
Next Level Scholars Program Manager
Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars
mdangelo@drdfs.org
(734) 354-7274
NEWSLETTER CONTENTS:
  • NEW WINNER: DRDFS Class of 2022 FAFSA Challenge
  • NEW: CollegeBoard & Roadtrip Nation - Career Finder
  • ICYMI: Fastweb Featured Scholarships
  • Resource Spotlight: MLK Day Activities
  • Scholarship Spotlight: DRDFS Named Scholarships
  • Featured Resources
NEW WINNER: DRDFS CLASS OF 2022 FAFSA CHALLENGE!
FAFSA CHALLENGE WINNER OF THE WEEK!
 
LAMAR G. FROM ROMULUS HIGH SCHOOL
Congratulations! Check your email for details about your prize!
 
Be sure to get your SAR Submission in before January 31st!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Erin at etalbot@drdfs.org!

If you’re unsure of how to find your FAFSA SAR, take a peek at the links below:
  • Click here for more help on how to find your FAFSA SAR.
  • Click here for a video on how to save your SAR as a PDF.
  • Click here for a sample of what your SAR will look like, as well as additional information about your FAFSA.
NEW: COLLEGEBOARD & ROADTRIP NATION - CAREER FINDER
Whether you’re just starting to explore career paths or already have yours planned out, Career Finder helps you take the next steps with the perfect combination of data and stories:

  • Matching: Get tons of careers, majors, and high school classes that match what you like to do.

  • Exploring: Follow the career journeys of real people who share your interests.

  • Planning: Create a plan for your future that’s true to who you are—and see easy ways to get started right now!
ICYMI: FASTWEB FEATURED SCHOLARSHIPS
Each month, Fastweb highlights a list of new scholarships available right here on Fastweb’s Featured Scholarships page. These scholarship opportunities are a great way to supplement your scholarship search because they are often quick and easy scholarships that are easy to apply for, allowing you to apply for more scholarships and, as a result, have even more opportunities to win additional scholarships!
RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT: MLK DAY ACTIVITIES
Monday, January 17 is MLK day! DRDFS staff is planning to participate in MLK Day of Service and we encourage students and members of the community to do the same!

Here are a few things happening in the area (or virtually) that you may chose to get involved in:
SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT: DRDFS NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS
Don't forget that as a Next Level Scholar, you have options to apply for additional scholarships exclusive to students in the program! Check them out and apply below. If you have questions about these scholarships, please reach out to Erin at etalbot@drdfs.org!


LAST CALL! These scholarships close on 1/31/22 (just about 3 weeks away!) - complete the application now to give your recommenders enough time to complete their portion!
Thinking about attending the University of Detroit Mercy? The Kuzak Family Foundation Scholarship is a maximum award of $12,500 per year ($50,000 total) for up to 4 years.
Are you interested in attending Eastern Michigan University to study at their School of Business? If so, you could win a $40,000 scholarship! 
FEATURED RESOUCES:




  • If you or your family are in need of any resources, please reach out to us at any time or explore this list of COVID-19 Resources