Hello!

Our last virtual event of the school year is just 2 weeks away! Before the event, DRDFS will be mailing some things to your home, if you have moved/changed addresses since January, be sure to notify us of that change by completing this form. If you haven't yet registered, be sure to do that below!

This newsletter is meant to be a helpful resource for YOU! Do you have ideas or suggestions on things you'd like to see us highlight or focus on? Please let us know your ideas by submitting them to the form linked below!

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: DRDFS Fundraising Weeks
  • COMING SOON: Virtual Project Runway with GVSU and Jacqueline M. Baker - REGISTER NOW!
  • ICYMI: MSU Extension Presents: Adulting 101
  • REMINDER: Free Tutoring with Tutor.com
  • Resource Spotlight: Meet DRDFS Intern, Fatima Morales
  • Featured Resources
NEW: DRDFS FUNDRAISING WEEKS
This week concludes our fundraising weeks for the 2020-2021 school year!

Melvindale’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!
COMING SOON: VIRTUAL PROJECT RUNWAY WITH GVSU AND JACQUELINE M. BAKER - REGISTER NOW!
Join DRDFS, Grand Valley State University Admissions, and Jacqueline M. Baker for an informative LIVE session via Zoom.

The session will take place Tuesday, May 25th at 10:00 AM.

Registration for the event is now open! Once registered, the zoom link for the session will be emailed to you.
ICYMI: MSU EXTENSION PRESENTS ADULTING 101
This exciting series of Adulting 101 is being offered for high school youth to help prepare for life on your own.

Different session topics will be offered on Wednesdays in May starting at 4 p.m. ET. Each session will last approximately an hour. 


  • May 12 - Public Speaking: This workshop helps participants learn the best practices of public speaking.

  • May 19 - Living on Your Own: The Informed Renter: Identify benefits and negatives of renting vs. buying a home and affordability. 

Once registered, you will receive an email with the zoom link and password. Register here. You are welcome to register for any and all sessions!
REMINDER: FREE TUTORING WITH TUTOR.COM
Need help studying for a test? Writing an essay? Don't forget to take advantage of your FREE 24/7 on demand tutoring account with tutor.com! Finish the school year strong!

Not sure how to log-in? Reach out to Marissa at mdangelo@drdfs.org or via text at (734) 354-7274 to get your username and password.
RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT: MEET DRDFS INTERN, FATIMA MORALES
"My name is Fatima Morales I am a junior at Detroit Cristo Rey High School. My favorite subject is math and I also really enjoy playing volleyball. I am an intern for Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars this school year, but I am also part of the Next Level Scholars program like you!"

Q: What advice do you have for sophomores regarding college (trade, certificate, 2 year, 4 year, etc.) exploration?

Fatima's answer: "Look into something that you like and enjoy to do. Also ask for help when you need it, ask a lot of questions, and don’t be shy!"

Please submit more questions for Fatima using the form below!
Fatima (far left) pictured with classmates during Project Runway at EMU in January 2020.
FEATURED RESOURCES:
  • Starting tomorrow (May 12), eligible households can enroll in the federal Emergency Broadband Benefit Program to receive a monthly discount on the cost of broadband internet. The program is open to households with children receiving free or reduced-price lunch or school breakfast and Pell Grant recipients.

  • MCAN's Michigan Student Recruitment Opt-in Survey




  • 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