Hello!

DRDFS welcomed our Class of 2022 Post-Secondary Transition Coach, Devon Hall, to the team this week! Devon will be working with all of you as you finish up your senior year and transition into life after high school. Be on the lookout for more from her soon!

The deadline for submitting your FAFSA SAR and applying to additional DRDFS scholarships is quickly approaching! Please be sure to reach out to us or your adviser with any questions you have or assistance needed with completing the forms/applications.

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:
  • REMINDER: DRDFS FAFSA Tracker & SAR Submission - Deadline Approaching!
  • ICYMI: CollegeBoard & Roadtrip Nation - Career Finder
  • Resource Spotlight: Tutor.com's Student Success Webinar Series - Mastering Your Study Skills
  • Scholarship Spotlight: DRDFS Named Scholarships - Deadline Approaching
  • Featured Resources
REMINDER: DRDFS FAFSA TRACKER & SAR SUBMISSION - DEADLINE APPROACHING!
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.
ICYMI: 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!
RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT: TUTOR.COM'S STUDENT SUCCESS WEBINAR SERIES - MASTERING YOUR STUDY SKILLS
Can't attend live? Register anyway and you'll receive the session recording via email!
Not quite on top of your studies? Learn how to bring better study habits into your routine and take better notes in this Student Success Series webinar, where tutor.com will help you discover: 

  • Effective reading comprehension strategies 
  • Efficient approaches to test preparation
  • Strategic use of different note-taking methods
  • The power of wellness in studying (#selfcare) 

This session is hosted by Tutor.com’s Senior Director of Learning Strategies and Professional Development, Dr. Amy Dietzman. There will be a Q&A session after the presentation, so stick around at the end! Register here.
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 2 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! 
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