Money Talk Monday
March 19, 2018
Money Talk Monday is your bi-weekly guide for Crosby Scholars Scholarships & Financial Aid information
In This Edition of Money Talk Monday You Will Find:
- Mommie J Scholarship -- APPLY NOW!
- Les & Evelyn Riley Memorial Scholarship -- APPLY NOW!
- Cultural Awareness Scholarship Opportunity
- Need help applying for Crosby Scholarships? Watch our how-to video!
- Don't miss these upcoming Crosby Scholars Scholarship Deadlines!
- Fayetteville State University Alumni Scholarship
- What to do if you are selected for FAFSA Verification
- Need help with your FAFSA or with interpreting your Financial Aid Award Letter? Make an appointment with Crosby Scholars Financial Aid Coordinator for one-on-one help!
Mommie J Scholarship
The Mommie J Scholarship, which was first awarded in 2008, provides one scholarship annually to a graduating Crosby Scholar senior whose life has been shaped by a special friendship. This scholarship was established as a tribute to the special friendship between Mrs. Kathryn Crosby and Mrs. Jewel Fulton.
Eligibility
To be considered for this award, applicant must:
- faithfully participate in community service and extracurricular activities
- plan to enroll in a two- or four-year college or university
- complete all requirements of the Crosby Scholars Program
Value
$1,500; non-renewable
Application Procedure
Students can begin applying March 12, 2018 and must submit a completed online application through their Crosby Scholars Student Portal by April 15, 2018.
The completed application packet includes:
- Online application form
- Activities resume -- Current activities resume should be in chart form and should include hours of participation or service for each activity. Include community service involvement, as well as any part-time employment. Use the resume in your Crosby portal as a guide.
- Essay describing how a special friendship has helped shape your life. Essay should not exceed 500 words.
The application is available in the Crosby Scholars Student Portal today! Deadline to apply is April 15, 2018.
Les & Evelyn Riley Memorial Scholarship
The Les and Evelyn Riley Memorial Scholarship, which was first awarded in 2007, provides one scholarship annually to a graduating Crosby Scholar senior with an excellent scholastic record and financial need. This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Les Riley, a long-time volunteer with the Crosby Golf Tournament. The scholarship also honors the memory of his wife of 55 years, Evelyn Weathers Riley, who strongly supported his work with The Crosby.
Eligibility
To be considered for this award, applicant must:
- demonstrate academic achievement by holding a cumulative weighted GPA of 3.5 or higher
- plan to enroll in a two- or four-year college or university
- complete all requirements of the Crosby Scholars Program
- demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA -- Cost of Attendance (COA) is the primary consideration when determining need; eligibility is not restricted by family income level.
Value
$1,200; non-renewable
Application Procedure
Students can begin March 19, 2018 and must submit a completed online application through their Crosby Scholars Student Portal by April 22, 2018.
The completed application includes:
- Online application form
- Student Aid Report (SAR) Upload a copy of your entire Student Aid Report. The SAR summarizes the data you and your parent(s) reported on the FAFSA.
- Essay explaining how a significant life experience has influenced him or her. Essay should not exceed 500 words.
The application is available in the Crosby Scholars Student Portal today! Deadline to apply is April 22, 2018.
Attend the Piedmont Opera's performance of Pirates of Penzance for an opportunity to win a Crosby Scholars Cultural Awareness Scholarship
Arrr, matey! As a Junior or Senior Crosby Scholar, you have a chance to win a nonrenewable $250 scholarship at the opera! Just attend with your FREE Crosby Scholars ticket and your name will be placed in a drawing.
STUDENT NIGHT AT THE OPERA
The Pirates of Penzance
presented by Piedmont Opera and Hanesbrands, Inc.
Get on board Wednesday, March 21st at 7:30 PM
& Tuesday, March 27th at 7:30 PM
Crosby Scholars attend for FREE- Chaperones are $15. Tickets must be reserved by 3:00 PM on March 21st through the Piedmont Opera Box Office 336.725.7101
The Stevens Center of UNCSA
405 West 4th Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
**A drawing will be held for two $250.00 scholarships awarded to a junior or senior Crosby Scholars student who attends one of the two performances.
This scholarship must be applied toward the winner’s college education, and the recipient must graduate from the Crosby Scholars Program.
Not sure how to apply for Crosby Scholarships? Check out this step-by-step video!
Learn how to upload required documents, manage your applications, and more!
Don't miss these upcoming Crosby Scholars Scholarship Deadlines!
- Hanesbrands Scholarships -- Deadline is March 25, 2018
- AAMPED Scholarship -- Deadline is March 25, 2018
Don't let the opportunity to apply pass you by! Scholarship applications are available in the Crosby Scholars Student Portal.
Fayetteville State University Scholarship
Please fill out the attached scholarship application form and provide a copy of your transcript. Applications should be submitted to wsfsualumni@gmail.com by April 17, 2018.
Click below for more information and to download a copy of the FSU Alumni Scholarship application.
What to do if your FAFSA has been selected for Verification
So, you've been notified that your FAFSA was selected for Verification. Follow these steps to resolve verification issues.
Step 1: Don’t panic.
FAFSA Verification is very common. In fact, one in every 3 students is selected for verification. If your FAFSA has been selected for verification, it does not mean that you’ve done anything wrong. Schools are required to ask you for additional information to verify and support the data provided on your FAFSA.
Step 2: Gather necessary documents.
There are five main areas from your FAFSA that you might be asked to verify. Here’s what you need to satisfy each category:
- Tax information. If you used the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to submit your taxes, you probably won’t be required to verify any of your tax information. If for some reason you can’t use the tool, such as your parents are married but filed separately, you’ll need to submit a copy of your 2016 tax return transcript. You can do so online or request that a tax transcript be sent by mail, which can take between 5 and 10 business days.
- The number of people in your house and the number in college. Usually, this only requires a signed statement, but you may have to provide proof of enrollment if someone else in the house will also be attending college.
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Most likely, you’ll be able to submit a signed statement, but you may also be required to obtain documentation from the agency that issues your family’s SNAP benefits.
- Child support. You’ll need to provide a signed statement that includes the amount of child support paid out as well as details about who pays, who is paid and the name of the child the payments are for. You may also have to provide copies of checks or receipts for those payments.
- High school completion status. This can be a copy of your diploma or GED, or a copy of your final transcript as long as it shows your graduation date.
Your school will include verification worksheets to fill out in addition to your requested documentation. In some cases, filling out a verification worksheet is all that’s required.
On your worksheets, be sure to complete each question in full. If a question doesn’t apply to you, answer it with “N/A” or use the number zero, where appropriate. Triple check that everything is correct and complete before sending it in, because mistakes will draw out the process.
Typically, your school will send an email with the necessary verification worksheet(s) attached. If you do not have the worksheets you need, you can find them by going to your schools Financial Aid website. Often, these documents are posted on your schools website for you to view and print.
Step 4: Send in your verification materials before your deadline.
It is important to respond to all verification requests as quickly as possible, and to meet the deadline given by your school. If you need to request a tax return transcript via mail, remember that this process can take several days. Contact your schools Financial Aid Office to let them know that you are waiting on your transcript.
Please know that if you disregard or ignore a verification request, your Financial Aid cannot be processed. This could result in revoking any aid awarded, which could leave you with a balance owed.
Step 5: Follow up with your schools Financial Aid Office.
After you’ve submitted all verification worksheets and necessary documentation, stay in touch with your schools Financial Aid office to make sure your documents were received. Follow up weekly to ensure your FAFSA verification has been resolved.
Need FAFSA Help? Make an appointment with Ashly Wilson, Financial Aid Coordinator
- Need help filling out the FAFSA? Have questions about how to interpret your Financial Aid Award Letter? Need help with FAFSA Verification?
- Schedule a one-on-one appointment with Ashly Wilson, our Crosby Scholars Financial Aid Coordinator.
Crosby Scholars Community Partnership
Email: awilson@crosbyscholars.org
Website: crosbyscholars.org
Phone: 336-725-5371
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