Hello!

Happy Thanksgiving! As you head into your break, use this time at home to complete your FAFSA, if you're able. If you have successfully submitted your FAFSA application, you should have access to your SAR (Student Aid Report). Submit your FAFSA SAR here, due January 31st as a DRDFS Program Requirement!

To access your online SAR, follow these steps:
  • Have your FSA ID (username and password) available.
  • Go to the FAFSA home page and click “Login.”
  • Log into the system.
  • Click on the “Print” option and choose to save as a PDF file.
  • Save the entire SAR to your computer as a PDF file. It is now ready to upload.

Click here for more help on how to find your FAFSA SAR.
Click here for a video on how to save your SAR as a PDF.
Click here for a sample of what your SAR will look like, as well as additional information about your FAFSA.

Are you thinking of applying to Oakland University? Join DRDFS, OU Admissions and some of the Next Level Scholars from the Class of 2023 on a virtual campus visit on Thursday, 12/9 at 3:30 PM! You'll have a chance to learn about admissions requirements and ask questions. (This is optional, but all are welcome to attend by registering here.)

As always, please feel welcome to reach out with questions/concerns.
Marissa D'Angelo
Next Level Scholars Program Manager
Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars
mdangelo@drdfs.org
(734) 354-7274
NEWSLETTER CONTENTS:
  • NEW: APPLY - Virtual Make-up Session
  • NEW: FSA - Scholarship Tips & Tricks
  • ICYMI: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
  • REMINDER: Tutor.com
  • Scholarship Spotlight: MI Student Aid Scholarship Search Self-Service Tool
  • Featured Resources
NEW: APPLY - VIRTUAL MAKE-UP SESSION
For those of you who were unable to join us for the in-person for our Apply event at Walsh College, click here to register for the required virtual make-up session. The session is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 12/7 at 3:30 PM. (If you attended in-person but would still like to join us virtually, please feel welcome to register!)

During the virtual session you will hear from DRDFS Staff. We will cover content you missed during the in-person event. Please feel welcome to include any questions you have in advance on the event registration!
NEW: FSA - SCHOLARSHIP TIPS & TRICKS
It's no secret that post-secondary can be expensive, but before you take out any loans, find out if you qualify for awards and scholarships. You might find scholarships at school, local, state, and national levels. Though there’s no guarantee you’ll be awarded any money, the effort may be worth it if you’re willing to put in the time. By following a few tips like looking for scholarships everywhere, understanding their criteria, and staying organized, you could be awarded thousands of dollars for school. Learn more about the steps to take!
ICYMI: COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
Beginning November 15, students can register for the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan scholarship portal and apply to any scholarship for which they are eligible. Students must register an account before applying if they have not registered in previous years.

Learn more and register for the scholarship portal CFSEM.org/Scholarships

The deadline to register for the scholarship portal is February 15, 2022. The deadline for applications is March 15, 2022.

Please feel free to contact Lenzi Abma, Program Officer at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, at scholarships@cfsem.org or by phone at 313-961-6675. Please note that staff is working remotely, so please leave a voice message if prompted.
REMINDER: TUTOR.COM ACCOUNT
This is a reminder to you 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 can help you prepare for exams on key topics and concepts. Tutors are available on demand, 24/7. Simply go to www.tutor.com/drdfs. We hope you find this resource helpful to your academic success!
SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT: MI STUDENT AID SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH SELF-SERVICE TOOL
MI Student Aid houses a database of Michigan place-based scholarships. A Michigan place-based scholarship means that one of the scholarship components is linked to a Michigan school, county, city or region.

Start your search here. Select which Michigan county you live in to view the available scholarships for that location. You can click on each individual scholarship to learn more about requirements, deadlines, etc.
Use the 'Generate PDF' button to export a list of your results that you can save to your device.
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