Student Blast| Oct. 30, 2020
High schoolers & college students:
This newsletter has stuff for you!
It's a long newsletter, but it's full of things to help you succeed...

Section 1: Info for high school students
Section 2: Info for college students
Section 3: Info for both!
HIGH SCHOOLERS:
THESE SECTIONS ARE
FOR YOU!
IT'S MICHIGAN COLLEGE MONTH!
An note from Ashley Lane, DCAN Program Manager...

Are you a first generation college student or a student who hasn’t thought much about life after high school?

Now is the perfect time to explore your options—check out the link to my blog below to learn why!
COLLEGE PREP CHECKLIST
Are you on track?
WORKSHOPS & 1-ON-1 HELP
1-on-1 Virtual Student Advising

Students can meet with an experienced college adviser to support with mapping out your college plans, admission requirements, documents and staying on track to reach your college/career goals.
College Readiness Workshops: Mapping Pathways

Tune in weekly for a college readiness workshops that support you with mapping postsecondary pathways—no matter where you are in the process.

Upcoming date: Wednesday, Nov. 4
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Title: How to Finance Your Education
Where: Zoom
1-on-1 FAFSA Support

You can get one-on-one student support with the FAFSA application!

Fill out the request form and a DCAN team member will reach out to you to set up a 45-minute session to complete your FAFSA.
2021 DETROIT PROMISE CUTOFFS
SAT/ACT Updates
DETROIT COLLEGE MATCH TOOL
Find the best college for you!
The Detroit College Match helps Detroit students, their parents and advisors take a data-informed approach when selecting the best college for them. Use the match tool to explore colleges that align with your GPA and SAT scores!
ADMISSION TOOLS & SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Get in and get money!
GVSU Admission Events
College COVID Admission Response Guide
Ron Brown Scholarship Program

You can compete for a four-year $40,000 scholarship with the Ron Brown Scholarship Program. This scholarship advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans. 
Wayne State Heart of Detroit
Tuition Pledge

The Heart of Detroit Tuition Pledge offers free tuition for 2021 graduates of Detroit high schools or Detroit residents earning a high school diploma in 2021.
GET SCHOOLED OPPORTUNITIES
Lots of ways for you to win cash!
Get Schooled College Application Essay Contest

Attention seniors—submit your college application essays to receive suggestions, edits and feedback from a professional!

You'll be entered in to win a $20 gift card—one winner will be chosen each week.
COLLEGE-APP-A-THON
Complete college apps for prizes!
COLLEGE STUDENTS:
THESE SECTIONS ARE
 FOR YOU!
COLLEGE CAFE
We've got a place for you to study!
At College Cafe we provide:
  • A safe social distancing space for students
  • Free coffee, drinks and light refreshments
  • Free workshops and advising
  • Free mental health counseling
ADVISING, WEBINARS & SCHOLARSHIPS
1-on-1 Virtual Student Advising

Students can meet with an experienced college adviser to support with mapping out your college plans, admission requirements, documents and staying on track to reach your college/career goals.
College Readiness Workshops: Mapping Pathways

Tune in weekly for a college readiness workshops that support you with mapping postsecondary pathways—no matter where you are in the process.

Upcoming date: Wednesday, Nov. 4
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Title: How to Finance Your Education
Where: Zoom
Black Friday Scholarship Bootcamp
FOR EVERYONE!
MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Food for Detroit families
VOTE.VOTE.VOTE.
It's not too late!
CONNECT:
Detroit College Access Network