Hello!

We hope you get a chance to get out and enjoy the warmer weather this week is supposed to bring! Don't forget that our live virtual Suited for Success event is THIS WEEK on Wednesday, April 28 at 1:30 PM! Please make sure you register here if you have not yet done so. Feel free to pass the registration link on to your parent(s)/guardian(s) who may wish to watch the live event and celebrate your successes with us!

As always, please feel welcome to reach out with any questions/concerns!
Marissa D'Angelo
Next Level Scholars Program Manager
Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars
mdangelo@drdfs.org
(734) 983-8505
NEWSLETTER CONTENTS:
  • NEW: Financial Aid Award Letters - Part 3
  • NEW: Motivation with Marketea
  • REMINDER: Suited for Success - HAPPENING THIS WEEK!
  • REMINDER: Free 24/7 Tutoring with Tutor.com
  • Resource Spotlight: DRDFS Fundraising Weeks
  • Featured Resources
NEW: FINANCIAL AID AWARD LETTERS - PART 3
Welcome back to the Next Level Scholars Financial Classroom for part 3 of the Financial Aid Award Letters series. Now that you know what is on your financial aid letters, it's time to learn how to compare letters from different schools when trying to determine the best financial fit for you and your family. Check out part 3 now to learn more!

Did you miss part one and two of the series? Check them out here:
NEW: MOTIVATION WITH MARKETEA
“Take one day at a time and know that your decisions matter! Always do what is best for YOU! Be confident in your day-to-day choices and know that you are improving your future. Don’t stop giving your 110% effort!” 
REMINDER: SUITED FOR SUCCESS - HAPPENING THIS WEEK!
Our live virtual Suited for Success event is THIS WEEK on Wednesday, April 28th at 1:30 PM! Please make sure you register here.
 
We're excited that you will be able to hear from three alumni panelists:

  • Camryn Archambault, Grand Valley State University
  • Sierra Dawson, Eastern Michigan University
  • Elijah Daniel, Michigan State University

You will each be receiving a customized box mailed right to your house that will include your graduation stole, post-secondary institution t-shirt, pizza gift card, enrollment guide, and more items to celebrate!
 
If you have any questions about Suited for Success, text Erin at (734) 228-8543.
REMINDER: FREE 24/7 TUTORING WITH TUTOR.COM
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!

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: DRDFS FUNDRAISING WEEKS
Detroit Cristo Rey, Lincoln, and Ypsilanti High Schools Fundraising Week is off to a great start, and runs through Friday! Keep an eye out for the Special Fundraising Editions of Next Level News this Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Remember the student who raises the most will win a gift card.

Fundraising Week for Center Line High School starts next Monday, May 3rd! Stay tuned later this week for more information.
FEATURED RESOURCES


  • SwiftStudent is a FREE resource to help guide you through the financial aid appeal process.


  • It's not too late to search and apply for some FREE money for post-secondary through additional scholarships!

  • 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