Hi there,

We are officially one month into the New Year and just days away from our Young & Free Michigan Scholarship deadline of February 5th at 3:00 pm. We are awarding up to $85,000 in scholarships to several students including six $5,000, three $3,000, and over a dozen $1,000 scholarships. You must be a current Michigan First member and either a high school senior or college student to apply. If you haven’t started on your application yet, or if this is your first-time hearing about the scholarship, hurry up and head to YoungFreeMichigan.com for our rules and eligibility requirements before it’s too late!

Whoever said love doesn’t cost a thing obviously missed the Valentine’s Day memo! Whether you’re going on a date, making handmade heart-shaped cards, eating copious amounts of chocolate, or hanging with your friends this Valentine’s Day, check out the Young & Free Michigan Instagram page for savings. There will be blog posts and tips on how to save money this Valentine’s Day.

When you’re Young & Free who has time to stop and cash a check? Instead use your mobile device and deposit it into any of your Michigan First accounts. To learn more about our Mobile App, go to MichiganFirstMobile.com!

If you use a cellphone or have an email account, you’ve likely been exposed to an attempted scam. In this It's a Money Thing video, Jen takes you on a virtual tour of common frauds and the various tactics scammers use.

I hope February is a month of progress, love, and productivity for everyone. Remember to get your Scholarship applications in by February 5th at 3:00 pm and connect with me on social @YoungFreeMI.

Stay Young & Be Free,

Shanacee Shreve
Young & Free Michigan