Hello!

We hope you had a restful holiday break! DRDFS is busy prepping for a few virtual events next week, keep reading to find out more about them and register to join (if you missed in-person Apply or are interested in connecting).

Are you thinking of applying to Oakland University? Join DRDFS, OU Admissions and some of the Next Level Scholars from the Class of 2023 on a virtual campus visit on Thursday, 12/9 at 3:30 PM! You'll have a chance to learn about admissions requirements and ask questions. (This is optional, but all are welcome to attend by registering here.)

As a reminder, DRDFS has made the tough decision to postpone the Etiquette/Leadership & Networking event after reviewing COVID trends in our counties. We want to make sure this event can successfully happen so we have decided to move the date tentatively to Tuesday, February 1.

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: CollegeBoard & Khan Academy Present "Is College Right for Me?" a Live Panel Discussion
  • REMINDER: APPLY - Virtual Make-up Session
  • REMINDER: FAFSA SAR Submission
  • ICYMI: MI Student Aid Scholarship Search Self-Service Tool
  • Scholarship Spotlight: LMCU's Lloyd F. Hutt Scholarship
  • Featured Resources
NEW: COLLEGEBOARD & KHAN ACADEMY PRESENT "IS COLLEGE RIGHT FOR ME?" A LIVE PANEL DISCUSSION
The skills you develop in high school and college can help you prepare for many different types of careers, from fashion design to software engineering, and from cybersecurity to becoming an entrepreneur. 

In this event you’ll hear from a panel of recent high school grads who will discuss 5 high-paying career paths, how they decided what to do after high school, and what advice they’d give their younger selves. The panelists will also share tips on how to afford college and what to do if you feel academically unprepared for college. Sal Khan from Khan Academy will moderate the discussion. Click here to register if you're interested in learning more!
REMINDER: APPLY - VIRTUAL MAKE-UP SESSION
For those of you who were unable to join us for the in-person for our Apply event at Walsh College, click here to register for the required virtual make-up session. The session is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 12/7 at 3:30 PM. (If you attended in-person but would still like to join us virtually, please feel welcome to register!)

During the virtual session you will hear from DRDFS Staff. We will cover content you missed during the in-person event. Please feel welcome to include any questions you have in advance on the event registration!
REMINDER: FAFSA SAR SUBMISSION
Have you completed your FAFSA yet?

If no, click here! If yes, submit your FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) today!
 
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.
Your FAFSA SAR is due January 31 in order to receive your DRDFS Scholarship. Questions? Reach out to Erin by emailing etalbot@drdfs.org or text (734) 228-8543.
ICYMI: MI STUDENT AID SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH SELF-SERVICE TOOL
MI Student Aid houses a database of Michigan place-based scholarships. A Michigan place-based scholarship means that one of the scholarship components is linked to a Michigan school, county, city or region.

Start your search here. Select which Michigan county you live in to view the available scholarships for that location. You can click on each individual scholarship to learn more about requirements, deadlines, etc.
Use the 'Generate PDF' button to export a list of your results that you can save to your device.
SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT: LMCU'S LLOYD F. HUTT SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1990, this scholarship program honors the legacy of Lloyd F. Hutt – teacher and founder of LMCU. Each year, LMCU establishes a topic for high school seniors to write about in the form of an essay and award (20) $2,000 scholarships.

  • This year’s topic is: There’s something special about each and every one of us. Tell us about the you of today, and what we can expect to see in the you of tomorrow. 

The 2021-2022 Hutt Scholarship entry period is open now through January 31, 2022. Click here to learn more and begin your application.
FEATURED RESOUCES:




  • 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