NEXT LEVEL SENIORS PREPARE FOR COLLEGE AT APPLY DAY
The Next Level Scholars, Class of 2023 came together at the University of Michigan-Dearborn campus for Apply Day, a day designed to help students navigate the college application and financial aid process
Seniors had a busy day attending a college fair with over 40 post-secondary institutions on site. There was a lot of excitement as over 90 on-site college admissions were granted.
Students also attended a presentation where they learned further details
about the Dollars for Scholars scholarship. In addition, they heard more about the DRDFS alumni program and were able to work on and submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.
Finally, the seniors had some fun participating in an activity where they built a personal budget and learned financial literacy skills.
Caleb, one of the students, stated, "I am thankful to Dollars for Scholars because they opened up a lot of opportunities for me that I didn’t know I had, while also letting me explore some of those opportunities in more depth to see if they would be a good fit for me.”
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NEXT LEVEL JUNIORS INSPIRED BY COLLEGE CAMPUS VISITS
Juniors from the Next Level Scholars (NLS) program visited the University of Toledo (UT) in Toledo, Ohio and Oakland University (OU) in Rochester, Michigan this fall.
During both visits, Coach Devon started the day by giving some advice about how to select a college She compared it to dating. . . as students visited the different campuses, they would discover the traits they liked versus the ones they did not The students found it to be a fitting analogy!
Representatives from the universities presented information about the school as well as the admissions process. Afterward, the students headed out for a campus tour
At UT, many students appreciated the campus feel of the university and were impressed with the beautiful grounds
and buildings They also learned of UT’s rivalry with Bowling Green and laughed about the NASA donated rocket that sits in front of UT’s football stadium aimed at Bowling Green’s 50-yard line!
It was the first time NLS visited UT, however, based on the positive reaction, it will not be the last!
With it’s sprawling campus, variety of majors and designation as a Division One college, Oakland University has been a favorite college of NLS students
for several years. During the tour, many students remarked about how much they liked the size of the university and it’s proximity to home.
As students grouped together to get pictures with the OU Grizzly, their tour guide remarked that it is a favorite photo spot for graduates and told them that they might want to hang onto the picture for the future!
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HELPING LOCAL STUDENTS PREPARE FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
December 2022
Young professionals from over 20 different companies in and around Detroit came to the 2nd Annual Downtown Networking Tailgate in downtown Detroit at the beautiful One Campus Martius building.
They took in the incredible view, enjoyed delicious food and drink, made new connections, and learned more about DRDFS.
Ten DRDFS Next Level Scholar Alumni joined us from seven different colleges to share their journeys and explain how DRDFS made a difference in their lives. We are so proud of all they have accomplished and thank them for taking the time to share their stories
If you missed our event this year, please save the date for next year. We will be having our 3rd Annual Downtown Networking Tailgate on Thursday, September 21, 2023.
We would also like to thank our sponsors. On behalf of all of our students, we appreciate your support!
www.drdfs.org 100 RENAISSANCE CENTER P.O. BOX 43105, DETROIT, MI 48243 734-455-2849 ALUMNI SHINE AT THE DOWNTOWN NETWORKING TAILGATE 10TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION LUNCHEON Mark Your Calendars! Wednesday, March 8, 2023 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. University of Detroit Mercy 4001 W. McNicholas Detroit, MI 48221 Tickets and Sponsorship Information are available at www.drdfs.org!