Hello!

Happy TWOS-day! I know many of you are on mid-winter break this week so I hope you have some down time to relax and recharge. If you're looking for something to do today (2/2/22) DRDFS and GVSU are hosting a virtual campus visit on Zoom at 3:30 PM. Click here to register! Or check out some of the virtual Black History month events offered through the Detroit Institute of Arts highlighted below!

Please be sure to review the dress code for next week's event and reach out ASAP if you have questions, don't have black pants and/or shoes.

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:
  • HAPPENING NEXT WEEK: Leadership & Networking Workshop with Jacqueline M. Baker on 3/2 at Oakland University
  • Up Next: Celebration Luncheon at UDM on 3/16!
  • NEW: Coach D's one-on-one Challenge!
  • Black History Month Spotlight: Black History Month with The DIA!
  • ICYMI: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Resources
  • Resource Spotlight: Virtual College Financial Aid Nights
  • Featured Resources
HAPPENING NEXT WEEK: LEADERSHIP & NETWORKING WORKSHOP ON 3/2 AT OAKLAND UNIVERSITY
The Leadership & Networking Workshop is happening on March 2 at Oakland University.

For this event, students will be required to wear their DRDFS dress shirt, black dress pants, and black shoes. (We'll also be taking official photographs and headshots as a heads up to be prepared!)

If your DRDFS dress shirt does not fit you or you do not have the required attire, PLEASE reach out and we will help purchase the items you need.

Your adviser will share bus times within the next week with you!

Additionally, masks are required at DRDFS events and at Oakland University. There is also a health screening process to complete.
UP NEXT: CELEBRATION LUNCHEON AT UDM ON 3/16!
The Leadership & Networking Workshop is meant to help you prep for the Luncheon. On March 16, 2022, seniors from the Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars program will participate in a leadership etiquette refresher session with Jacqueline Baker. Following the refresher course, students will attend the 9th Annual Celebration Luncheon at the University of Detroit Mercy! This is a day to celebrate your hard work with the network of Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars! Stay tuned for more details over the next few weeks!
NEW: COACH D'S ONE-ON-ONE CHALLENGE!
Hello Senior Scholars!

Coach Devon checking in! Happy Tuesday! Senior one-on-one appointments are off and rolling!!! Thank you so much to those of you who have already scheduled to meet with me! REMEMBER! The challenge requires your entire senior class to submit their SAR and schedule a 1:1 appointment with me BEFORE March 11! Top 3 schools to complete the challenge will win a pizza party. These student appointments have been quick and easy, to detailed and deep. I just want to make sure I know where you are in your process and can help you with decision making to move forward or just commending you on your accomplishments thus far! Book your appointments ASAP! Can’t wait to talk to you!

-Coach Devon
BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHT: BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH THE DIA!
The Detroit Institute of Arts invites you to celebrate Black History Month at home with free online programs including music, films, art talks, and art-making, events for foodies, seniors, and kids of all ages.

ICYMI: HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (HBCU) RESOURCES
There are 104 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the United States according to the US Department of Education. They were created prior to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to provide higher educational opportunities for black male and female students who were historically and legally excluded from attending all-white and predominantly male institutions. HBCU's include both private and public institutions with a rich history of providing high quality postsecondary credentials to black Americans and others committed to equity.

If you or a student you know is interested in attending an HBCU, these resources are helpful to start the process:

Learn more and apply:
Scholarships:
HBCU Tours:
Additional Video Resources -- Learn more about HBCUs and their history:
RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT: VIRTUAL COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID NIGHTS
Students and families looking for help paying for college are encouraged to register for a Virtual College Financial Aid Night provided by Treasury’s MI Student Aid team. Sessions will be available on February 22nd, February 23rd, and February 24th from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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