Hello!

Happy TWOS-day! I know many of you are on mid-winter break this week so I hope you have some down time to relax and recharge. If you are looking for things to do this week, be sure to check out some of the virtual Black History month events offered through the Detroit Institute of Arts highlighted below!

This afternoon (2/2/22), DRDFS and GVSU will host the virtual campus visit on Zoom starting at 3:30 PM. Keep reading to register if you haven't already -- we hope to "see" you there!

As always, 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:
  • HAPPENING TODAY 2/22: Virtual Campus Visit with Grand Valley State University!
  • Black History Month Spotlight: Black History Month with The DIA!
  • Reminder: Tutor.com for Next Level Scholars
  • ICYMI: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Resources
  • Featured Resources
HAPPENING TODAY: VIRTUAL CAMPUS VISIT WITH GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY!
DRDFS and GVSU admissions are offering a virtual campus visit THIS AFTERNOON 2/22/22! We understand that many of you may be on mid-winter break at this time but would like to encourage you to join us via Zoom to hear more about what our friends at GVSU have to offer! The session is scheduled to take place from 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM on Zoom. Register here. *All attendees will be entered into a raffle for a prize!*
BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHT: BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH THE DIA!
The Detroit Institute of Arts invites you to celebrate Black History Month at home with free online programs including music, films, art talks, and art-making, events for foodies, seniors, and kids of all ages.

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: HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (HBCU) RESOURCES
There are 104 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the United States according to the US Department of Education. They were created prior to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to provide higher educational opportunities for black male and female students who were historically and legally excluded from attending all-white and predominantly male institutions. HBCU's include both private and public institutions with a rich history of providing high quality postsecondary credentials to black Americans and others committed to equity.

If you or a student you know is interested in attending an HBCU, these resources are helpful to start the process:

Learn more and apply:
Scholarships:
HBCU Tours:
Additional Video Resources -- Learn more about HBCUs and their history:
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