Hello!

We hope you all had a restful/enjoyable spring break and you/your families are continuing to stay safe and healthy! DRDFS has been thinking of you all and know that those of you taking the SAT today will do great. We're excited to award our prizes for most improved and top scores! And if you're not taking it today, there are additional opportunities this spring, summer and fall. Please reach out to us if you have any questions about scheduling/rescheduling your test date!

Clintondale’s High School’s 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 both Berkley and Ida High Schools starts next Monday, April 12th! Stay tuned later this week for more information.
Marissa D'Angelo
Next Level Scholars Program Manager
Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars
mdangelo@drdfs.org
(734) 983-8505
NEWSLETTER CONTENTS:
  • COMING SOON: Grand Valley State University Virtual Visit - SAVE THE DATE
  • NEW: CollegeBoard's New Planning Tools
  • REMINDER: Free Tutor.com Account
  • Resource Spotlight: MSU Extension Presents: Reality Fair
  • Featured Resources
COMING SOON: GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY VIRTUAL VISIT
Join DRDFS Staff and GVSU Admissions for a LIVE virtual campus event on Monday, May 10. Prior to the event taking place, DRDFS will be mailing some goodies to your home. If you have changed addresses in the last 6 months, please make sure we have your accurate home address by completing this form.
NEW: COLLEGEBOARD'S NEW PLANNING TOOLS
Two NEW tools are available to help high school students plan for college:

  • Explore your college options based on what is most important to you.
  • Compare colleges side-by-side to review which may be the better fit for you.
  • SAVE your favorites in a list!

  • Enter information about yourself to match with scholarships you may be eligible for
  • Note: you must log in/create an account with CollegeBoard to use this tool
REMINDER: FREE 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 and get connected with a tutor today!
RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT: MSU EXTENSION PRESENTS: REALITY FAIR
  • Where: Zoom

  • When:  Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 4:00 pm

  • Who: 10th, 11th, 12th graders
Get a taste of the adult world with this hands-on simulation complete with jobs, income, family and debt. During this one and a half hour challenge, youth select housing, transportation, food, household necessities, clothing, and other wants and needs while building a budget for their simulated life on their own.

Reality Fair allows participants to make mistakes - and suffer the consequences of their decisions - in a realistic, but safe, environment. Participate in this FREE program sponsored by Michigan State University Extension and Genisys Credit Union.

FEATURED RESOURCES:



  • 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