Happy New Year! We hope you had a restful winter break with time to recharge for the new year. We are looking forward to great things in 2022! January is a good time for reflection and goal setting - keep reading to learn more about helpful steps to take when setting goals.
If you haven't yet, please take a moment to complete this post-secondary survey ASAP to let us know where you're at in the process and how we can assist you along the way!
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: DRDFS Class of 2022 FAFSA Challenge
NEW: Fastweb Featured Scholarships
ICYMI: Oakland University Virtual Visit - Session Recording
Resource Spotlight: 4 Tips for Setting Goals in 2022
Scholarship Spotlight: DRDFS Named Scholarships
Featured Resources
NEW: DRDFS CLASS OF 2022 FAFSA CHALLENGE! - NEW WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
FAFSA CHALLENGE WINNER OF THE WEEK!
WILLOW H. FROM IDA HIGH SCHOOL
Congratulations! Check your email for details about your prize!
FAFSA Challenge Winners over Winter Break:
JOHN W. FROM IDA HIGH SCHOOL
SYEDA A. FROM CENTER LINE HIGH SCHOOL
Be sure to get your SAR Submission in before January 31st!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Erin at etalbot@drdfs.org!
If you’re unsure of how to find your FAFSA SAR, take a peek at the links below:
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 herefor a sample of what your SAR will look like, as well as additional information about your FAFSA.
NEW: FASTWEB FEATURED SCHOLARSHIPS
Each month, Fastweb highlights a list of new scholarships available right here on Fastweb’s Featured Scholarships page. These scholarship opportunities are a great way to supplement your scholarship search because they are often quick and easy scholarships that are easy to apply for, allowing you to apply for more scholarships and, as a result, have even more opportunities to win additional scholarships!
ICYMI: OAKLAND UNIVERSITY VIRTUAL VISIT SESSION RECORDING
Interested in learning more about what Oakland University has to offer?
Check out the recording from our Virtual session with OU Admissions last month The session covers things like: admissions requirements, scholarship opportunities, and more!
RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT: 4 TIPS FOR SETTING GOALS IN 2022
SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT: DRDFS NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS
Don't forget that as a Next Level Scholar, you have options to apply for additional scholarships exclusive to students in the program! Check them out and apply below. If you have questions about these scholarships, please reach out to Erin at etalbot@drdfs.org!
LAST CALL! These scholarships close on 1/31/22 (just about 3 weeks away!) - complete the application now to give your recommenders enough time to complete their portion!
Thinking about attending the University of Detroit Mercy? The Kuzak Family Foundation Scholarship is a maximum award of $12,500 per year ($50,000 total) for up to 4 years.
