Hello!

We hope you get a chance to get out and enjoy the warmer weather this week is supposed to bring! DRDFS is gearing up for our next virtual visit to GVSU. Be sure to read more below and register today for the live session that will take place on May 10.

Detroit Cristo Rey, Lincoln, and Ypsilanti High Schools Fundraising Week is off to a great start, and runs through Friday! Keep an eye out for the Special Fundraising Editions of Next Level News this Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Remember the student who raises the most will win a gift card.

Fundraising Week for Center Line High School starts next Monday, May 3rd! Stay tuned later this week for more information.

As always, please feel welcome to reach out with any questions/concerns!
Marissa D'Angelo
Next Level Scholars Program Manager
Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars
mdangelo@drdfs.org
(734) 983-8505
NEWSLETTER CONTENTS:
  • NEW: Live session with DRDFS & GVSU Admissions - REGISTER NOW!
  • ICYMI: UMCU's Youth Financial Education Series
  • REMINDER: Free Tutor.com Account
  • Resource Spotlight: MCAN's Michigan Student Recruitment Opt-in Survey
  • Featured Resources
NEW: LIVE SESSION WITH DRDFS & GVSU ADMISSIONS - REGISTER NOW!
Join DRDFS and Grand Valley State University Admissions for an informative LIVE session via Zoom to learn more about what GVSU has to offer!

The session will take place Monday, May 10th at 9:30 AM. Registration is required. Register here.
ICYMI: UMCU'S YOUTH FINANCIAL EDUCATION SERIES
Young people need to know how to spend wisely, prioritize savings and plan for the future. Educating teens about money is essential to helping them avoid common financial vulnerabilities and build economic stability. This is why University of Michigan Credit Union (UMCU) has put together a FREE webinar series for high school students to gain more knowledge on their financial well being. Students will leave the Financial Major League workshops prepared for the responsibility of managing their own money.

  • First Inning Topics: 1) How to safely and correctly use checking and savings accounts. 2) How to develop a plan for saving and spending. How to make financial decisions objectively and not based on peer pressure

  • Second Inning Topics: 1) How credit impacts your financial future, including student loans. 2) Resources available to help with employment and earning potential. 3) How to safeguard financial information, including avoiding financial fraud and identity theft.

The next workshop takes place virtually on Saturday, May 1 at 11:30 am. If you are interested in attending, be sure to register here!
REMINDER: FREE TUTOR.COM ACCOUNT
Feeling overwhelmed with school work? Don't forget, all students in the Next Level Scholars program have FREE access to tutor.com's 24/7 on demand tutoring!

Try it out today! If you cannot locate the email with your log-in information, please reach out to Marissa at mdangelo@drdfs.org or send a text to (734) 354-7274.
RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT: MCAN'S MICHIGAN STUDENT RECRUITMENT OPT-IN SURVEY
Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) wants to help you go to college, and one of the ways we're supporting you is by creating this survey! Submitting this survey will allow colleges to receive your information, get in touch with you about your college plans, and share what their college has to offer.

*MCAN will only share this information with institutions that agree to not share the information outside of their institution. 
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