Hello!

It's hard to believe that we are already halfway through the month of November! We hope you and your families are continuing to stay safe and healthy during this time. On that note, DRDFS has made the tough decision to postpone our next event with the Class of 2022--the Leadership & Networking Workshop that was previously scheduled for 12/2. This event will now take place in February--more details to come soon!

Many of you gave feedback on your Apply evaluation that you'd like more information about additional scholarship opportunities. I have decided to change the "Resource Spotlight" section into a "Scholarship Spotlight" to highlight additional opportunities for you to apply to! I hope you find this to be helpful as you continue to prep for post-secondary.

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 Raffle Winners!
  • ICYMI: CollegeBoard: Early Decision, Early Action, and Other College Admission Options
  • REMINDER: FAFSA SAR Submission - DRDFS Scholarship Requirement
  • Scholarship Spotlight: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
  • Featured Resources
NEW: APPLY RAFFLE WINNERS!
It's been a few weeks since our event at Walsh college and we are still working behind the scenes to provide a virtual option to absent students or to anyone who would like some additional support so please stay tuned!

In the meantime, I did want to announce the winners from the FAFSA raffle and College Fair Card raffle! *drumroll please*

FAFSA raffle winner:
  • Jayon G., Ypsilanti Community High School

College Fair Card raffle winners:
  • Nathan P., Henry Ford II High school
  • De'Merion M., Clintondale High School
  • Esther B., Berkley High school

Congratulations winners! Your prizes (all the things you see in the photo) will be in the mail and headed to you soon!
ICYMI: COLLEGEBOARD - EARLY DECISION, EARLY ACTION, AND OTHER COLLEGE ADMISSIONS OPTIONS
Wondering about the difference between applying to college early decision (ED) or early action (EA)? Unsure if the school you’re applying to has an open or rolling admission policy? Check out this blog post from CollegeBoard that helps explain the differences and may help you make a decision on what is the best route for you!
REMINDER: FAFSA SAR SUBMISSION - DRDFS SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENT!
Don't forget - submitting your FAFSA SAR to DRDFS is a requirement to receive your scholarship for post-secondary! 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.

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.
SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT: 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.
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