Hello!

While we are just getting started with you & the Class of 2024, next week DRDFS is celebrating the Class of 2022 at our 9th Annual Celebration Luncheon! We'll feature each of you and your schools in a video from when we came out to film each high school in February. This is a super exciting event and something you have to look forward to in your senior year!

In the meantime, keep focusing in school and utilizing the resources in this newsletter! We are always here to support you as you prepare for life after high school, so please feel welcome to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Marissa D'Angelo
Next Level Scholars Program Manager
Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars
mdangelo@drdfs.org
(734) 354-7274
NEWSLETTER CONTENTS:
  • NEW: Federal Student Aid - 10th Grade College Prep Check-list & Resouces
  • REMINDER: Tutor.com for Next Level Scholars
  • ICYMI: Virtual Campus Visit with GVSU recording & evaluation!
  • Resource Spotlight: U.S Department of Education's College Scorecard
  • Featured Resources
NEW: FEDERAL STUDENT AID - 10TH GRADE COLLEGE PREP CHECK-LIST & RESOURCES
“College prep” is about more than the classes that you take. It’s also about developing the skills that will help you succeed in college and life. For instance, as you balance studying and having fun, you’ll be practicing time management; and as you save for college, you’ll be learning money management. These Federal Student Aid checklists suggest these and many other steps you can take, as well as websites you can explore, as you prepare academically and financially for college.

There’s a lot a 10th-grade student can do to stay on the right track toward college. Take a look at these tips for thinking about the future, managing time, taking standardized tests, and more.
REMINDER: TUTOR.COM FOR NEXT LEVEL SCHOLARS
Don't forget that as a Next Level Scholar with Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars, you have access to FREE online tutoring to help you with your classes this year.

Tutors are available on demand, 24/7. 
Simply go to www.tutor.com/drdfs and get connected with a tutor today!

Don't remember your log-in information? Reach out to Marissa via email at mdangelo@drdfs.org or text (734) 354-7274.
ICYMI: VIRTUAL CAMPUS VISIT WITH GVSU RECORDING & EVAL!
Did you miss the live session with GVSU admissions? Be sure to start by watching that here. The admissions presentation begins around the 11:00 minute mark.

Once you have watched the presentation please complete the GVSU virtual visit evaluation.

If you have questions for GVSU admissions, please include them in the designated spot on the evaluation and I will work with their team to make sure we get your questions answered!
RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDCUATION - COLLEGE SCORECARD
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard provides students and families critical information to Search and compare colleges: their fields of study, costs, admissions, results, and more! Get started with your search here and start building/expanding your college list!
FEATURED RESOURCES:

  • 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