Hello!

It was great to see so many of you last week at EMU! We hope you enjoyed the trip and learned something new about what EMU has to offer. If you attended in-person, don't forget to complete the required evaluation--reach out to me via text for the link, (734) 354-7274. If you missed the in-person campus visit, keep reading to register for the virtual make-up session!

I also want to thank those of you that participated in my newsletter poll a few weeks ago--the general consensus was to continue the weekly updates. I will continue to keep sharing relevant information as it relates to program updates but also please let me know if there are topics you'd like to see covered here too (reply to this email or use the form below)!

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) 983-8505
NEWSLETTER CONTENTS:
  • NEW: EMU Virtual Campus Visit
  • NEW: NACAC Virtual College Fairs
  • ICYMI: A Refresher on Defining "Reach, Match, & Safety" Colleges
  • Resource Spotlight: MSU Extension - Financial Fitness & Fun
  • Featured Resources
NEW: EMU VIRTUAL CAMPUS VISIT
For those of you who were unable to join us for the in-person campus visit, click here to register for the required virtual campus visit as a make-up. (If you attended in-person but would still like to join us virtually, please feel welcome to register!)

Be on the look-out next week for a special edition of the Next Level News focused on Eastern Michigan University!
NEW: NACAC VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIRS
One good way to explore additional colleges and universities from the comfort of your home is to check out as many FREE virtual college fairs as you can! NACAC has a variety of fairs happening this month. Click here to check out the schools that will be participating on a given date/time and register today!
ICYMI: A REFRESHER ON DEFINING "REACH, MATCH, & SAFETY" COLLEGES
There are a number of things to consider when deciding where you want to apply to college:

  • Size of campus/student body - do you want to go to a small school? Or a large school?
  • Does it offer the major(s) you're interested in? 
  • Does the school offer good financial aid packages? 
  • Does the cafeteria serve decent food? 
  • Does the school offer clubs/sports you're interested in joining?
  • What are class sizes like?

These are all important questions. However, you should also be asking yourself if a particular college is a reach, a match or a safety school. Review the following graphic and be think about this: what things are important to you when thinking about where you'd like to attend post-secondary?
RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT: MSU EXTENSION - FINANCIAL FITNESS & FUN

Upcoming Sessions & Topics:
  • October 5: Do You Have a Plan? Money Goals
  • October 12: Paying for Post-secondary Education 
  • October 19: Budgeting: Understanding Income and Expenses
  • October 26: They Took What? Your First Paycheck and Taxes
Learn about setting financial goals, saving, budgeting, banking basics, credit and so much more through lessons, activities and games.

Nearly half of Americans (49 percent) who have received more than 10 hours of financial education report spending less than they earn, compared with 36 percent of those people who received less than 10 hours of financial education. The goal of 4-H financial education is to improve these outcomes by helping youth understand and develop the skills they will need to be financially smart adults.

This program is FREE and is geared toward youth ages 12-19 years old.

All sessions will be on Zoom. You do not need to register for all sessions if there is only one or two you are interested in learning more about. To register and see the full schedule of dates and topics, click here!
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  • 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