Hello!

We can't wait to see you on Tuesday, October 26 for our Apply event at Walsh College in Troy. Since the event is on our regularly scheduled newsletter day, you're getting this special edition a bit early! Be sure to check-in with you advisers for details, what to bring, and when/where to be for bus pick-up. Remember to wear your Next Level Scholars t-shirt or hoodie!

The morning of the event, please be sure to review the DRDFS COVID-19 Health Screening Tool. Remember, if you're not feeling well or have been in recent contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, please stay home! DRDFS will provide a virtual version of Apply to students who are unable to attend the event in-person. More details to come on that soon - stay tuned!

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
APPLY NEWSLETTER CONTENTS:
  • NEW: Apply - Event Sessions
  • NEW: College Fair: Post-secondary Institutions On Site!
  • REMINDER: Checklist for Seniors
  • Resource Spotlight: Scholarships & Alumni Session
  • Featured Post-Secondary Resources
NEW: APPLY - EVENT SESSIONS
During the event you will participate in different sessions throughout the day with your school group. To get an idea of what to expect here are the different sessions that will take place:

  • College Fair - Apply to post-secondary, meet with admissions counselors, ask questions, find out more about the college/university.

  • FAFSA Workshop - Need help creating your FSA ID or finishing your application? Bring the info with you in the checklist down below and we can help!

  • Post-secondary Advising - Finished with the FAFSA? Meet with a DRDFS team member for post-secondary advising on which schools may be a good fit for you!

  • Walsh Admissions & Financial Aid - Hear from the Walsh admissions team and financial aid about their programs.

  • DRDFS Alumni & Scholarships - Meet with Erin from our team to learn more about scholarship opportunities specific to Next Level Scholars, the Alumni program and more!

  • Walsh Campus Tour - Take a tour of the campus!
NEW: COLLEGE FAIR - POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS ON SITE
Be sure to check out this tentative list of post-secondary institutions we are expecting during the College Fair portion of the event.

If you see a school on this list that you're interested in receiving on-site admission to, be sure to submit your application in advance and bring proof of application with you to the event!

Please note that only schools without the * are accepting on-site admission.
REMINDER: CHECKLIST FOR SENIORS
Prior to the event, be sure to take a few moments to review the attached checklist of items to bring for 2 of the sessions that will occur:

  • The College Fair: There will be a variety of admissions reps from various post-secondary institutions on-site. Be sure to review and bring these items as you are meeting with admissions reps during the College Fair. Take a minute to think through some of the questions you may have - it will be a great chance to ask questions about each post-secondary institution!

  • The FAFSA Workshop: if you haven't completed the FAFSA yet, be sure to review this checklist of items to bring to the session and we will help you get it done!
RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT: SCHOLARSHIPS & ALUMNI SESSION
During the Scholarships & Alumni Session with DRDFS Staff, you will learn more about the additional scholarship opportunities that are only open to students in the Class of 2022 who are part of the Next Level Scholars Program.


You will also get a chance to learn more about how DRDFS will continue to support you as you transition into life after high school.
FEATURED POST-SECONDARY RESOUCES: