DCAN Update | Nov. 10, 2020
HOW CAN WE HELP STUDENTS COUNT THEMSELVES IN?
Reflections from Deputy Director Onjila Odeneal
When working with students (and even ourselves), we have to remain conscious of what we convince ourselves is within our reach or worth reaching beyond.

Count yourself in, is the message that we should consistently deliver to our students and families about their investment towards their futures. The input is free and could warrant great reward but it starts here, with the mindset that it is yours and you are capable! 
FAFSA RESOURCES
Tools at your fingertips!
DCAN FAFSA Toolkit

Access DCAN's full suite of FAFSA tools, including checklists, parent information, student guides—and so much more!
Student Support

DCAN is offering one-on-one student support with the FAFSA application!

Your students fill out the request form and a DCAN team member will reach out to them to set up a 45-minute session to complete their FAFSA.
NOVEMBER IS
SCHOLARSHIP MONTH
Connecting students with free money!
DCAN is celebrating the power of scholarships all November long!
Follow along on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the scholarship of the day. 

Encourage your students to apply and get free money for college.

We have also put together a growing scholarship list for your reference—check it out below!
COLLEGE BOUND
MICHIGAN UPDATES
Data due Nov. 15
Reminder: Data submission for College Application Month

It's time to turn in your Michigan College Month data!

What needs to be submitted by Nov. 15:
  • # of seniors participating
  • # of applications submitted in October
  • List of in-state schools applied to
  • Total number of apps for each in state school
  • List of out of state schools applied to (optional)

Where do I submit data?

Questions? Contact Ashley Lane at alane@detroitcan.org. 
INTRODUCING DETROIT
COLLEGE MATCH!
Find the best college for your students with this new tool
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 with your students to explore colleges that align with their GPA and SAT scores!
MENTAL HEALTH TOOLKIT
Student wellbeing is our #1 priority
In response to several requests for supporting students through mental health issues—including anxiety, depression, and stress—DCAN has created a toolkit to address these concerns for our students.
PREP FOR SUCCESS SYMPOSIUM
Virtual event Nov. 14
Next week is #Thankful4Pell week
Tune into DCAN's social media channels to get involved!
CONNECT: Detroit College Access Network