Hello!
We hope your Thanksgiving break allowed for some time to rest and recharge.

Today is a great day to fill out a post-secondary application! Many priority deadlines are December 1, so block off 30 minutes today to submit at least one application and let us know where you applied here.

The FAFSA Challenge continues in December! We are drawing weekly winners from all submitted FAFSA SAR forms. Check out this week's winner below and learn about what's next in the FAFSA Process.
Marissa D'Angelo
Next Level Scholars Program Manager
Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars
mdangelo@drdfs.org
(734) 983-8505
NEWSLETTER CONTENTS:
  • NEW: DCAN Presents "What's Next? FAFSA Verification & Award Letters"
  • FAFSA CHALLENGE: 2021-22 FAFSA SAR Submission
  • REMINDER: Office Hours with DFS
  • REMINDER: Free Tutor.com Account
  • Resource Spotlight: Additional Scholarship Opportunities for DFS Students
  • Featured Resources
NEW: DCAN PRESENTS "WHAT'S NEXT? FAFSA VERIFICATION & AWARD LETTERS"
So you submitted your FAFSA application, great job! What's next?

Detroit College Access Network (DCAN) has put together a workshop to help students navigate the next steps after submitting their FAFSA application:

  • Complete FAFSA verification (if required)
  • Receive award letters
  • Compare out of pocket costs
  • Continue applying for scholarships

Need help? DFS is here to assist with all of the above! Check out the recorded presentation and the presentation slides for more info on what your next steps should be.
FAFSA CHALLENGE: 2021-2022 FAFSA SAR SUBMISSION
FAFSA CHALLENGE WINNER OF THE WEEK!

MAREO B. FROM STEVENSON!
Congratulations! Check your email for details about your prize!

Many of you have indicated that you have completed the FAFSA, but have not submitted your SAR. Please upload it here to be included in the next raffle drawing.

*More resources are located in the Google Classroom. If you have any questions, please reach out to Erin at evogel@drdfs.org!* 
REMINDER: OFFICE HOURS WITH DFS
Stuck on something with school? Not sure what you should be doing to prepare for post-secondary education? Just want to chat?

Join us during our open office hours!

Register for a Wednesday Session here (3-4 PM on 12/2, 12/9 or 12/16).

Register for a Thursday Session here (10-11 AM on 12/3, 12/10 or 12/17)
REMINDER: TUTOR.COM FOR NEXT LEVEL SCHOLARS
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!

DFS is requiring that all students complete at least ONE tutoring session using their account.

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: ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR DFS SENIORS
THE PROVOST SCHOLARSHIP FOR BUSINESS
Interested in studying Business at Eastern Michigan University?

You could be awarded $10,000/year to assist in covering your costs at EMU!

The Provost Scholarship for Business is now accepting applications for graduating seniors in the Next Level Scholars program.


Application Deadline: January 31, 2021

Award Amount: $10,000/year/4 years
THE YOUNG FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FOR
ART & DESIGN
Interested in studying Art and Design at The College for Creative Studies?

You could be awarded $8,000/year to assist in covering your costs at CCS!

The Young Family Scholarship for Art and Design is now accepting applications for graduating seniors in the Next Level Scholars program.


Application Deadline: January 31, 2021

Award Amount: $8,000/year/4 years
FEATURED RESOURCES
  • It's not too late to search and apply for some FREE money for post-secondary through additional scholarships!

  • Pro tip when applying for additional scholarships: Keep your scholarship applications ORGANIZED! Check out this handy toolkit from uAspire for tracking scholarship applications, deadlines, and requirements.


  • Check out this calendar for student webinar opportunities. UPDATED 12/1

  • 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