Crosby Senior Newsletter
January CLASS OF 2019
Reminders
- Jan 14: Pathway to RCCC Academy
- Jan 21: Martin Luther King Day - Crosby Office Closed
- Jan 30: College Chat Academy
- Jan 31: Senior Community Service Form Deadline
- Feb 01: Crosby Scholarships open
- Feb 11: Academy: Adulting 101
- Feb 18: Medical Symposium
Make sure you are on track to meet all Crosby Scholars senior requirements!
- Have you completed 2 senior academies? Check your portal
Have you turned in your community service form? - You have until Jan 31st!
- Have you been meeting with your Senior Advisor?
Your 4th meeting deadline is January 31st
Seniors who complete all program requirements will be eligible to apply for a Last Dollar Grant and designated Crosby Scholars scholarships.
DEADLINE APPROACHING FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE
Crosby Scholars are required to complete two hours of community service. Scholars must submit a form documenting their hours that includes a signature of the person in charge of the service activity. The form can be submitted various ways: drop it off at the Crosby Scholars office, upload the form to the My Documents page in your portal, take a picture and email it to info@crosbyscholarsrowan.org, fax it to 704-762-3513, send it via mail or turn it in to your school guidance office.
The deadline to submit your form is January 31st. If you do not submit your form by the deadline, you risk being dismissed from the program. In order to be eligible to apply for scholarships and last dollar grant you must meet all program requirements.
Volunteer Opportunities for Crosby Scholars
- January 12th: 7th-10th Grade Academy
- January 26th: 7th-10th Grade Academy
RCCC Bound Crosby Seniors
Academies are offered specifically designed to address students needs considering community college.
- January 14th at 6pm at RCCC (Building 600, Room 101)
- April 1st at 6pm at RCCC (enrollment opens)
Seniors will still need to meet regular Crosby requirements (2 hours of community service, 2 academies and college or career fair). However, community college bound students no longer have to complete monthly meetings with their advisor. Our community college advisor will work with students who have identified as RCCC bound.
RCCC offers scholarships- the deadline is March 29th so apply today.
It's Financial Aid Season
- Remember to first create your FSA ID before you start the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). When filing the form electronically, the FSA ID becomes your signature. Students and parents need to sign the FAFSA, so each will require different FSA ID numbers.
- Need help understanding some of your options for funding your education? Here is a Guide to Federal Student Aid.
- If you are not sure if you should apply for student financial aid, complete an Early Estimator like a Net Price Calculator or FAFSA4caster—both are early eligibility estimators that can help you plan ahead when it comes to paying for college. Use the results from an early estimator to make informed decisions about college affordability. Remember, neither form is an application for financial aid. The results are only as reliable as the data you provide, and these forms will only give you an estimate of your aid eligibility. When in doubt, APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID!
- Confirm which financial aid forms (FAFSA, CSS/PROFILE, Institutional form) are required by the colleges to which you have applied.
- Most 4-year colleges have priority deadlines for student financial aid applications. Deadlines range from early February to mid-March. Two-year schools generally have later deadlines. It is critical for you to meet the earliest deadline of the schools on your target list.
- Remember that the student financial aid process is very time sensitive — you do NOT have to wait to receive an acceptance letter before you apply for student financial aid.
Scholarship Season Is In Full Swing
Create a working calendar or spreadsheet to list deadlines, amounts and requirements. Most importantly read the application carefully, fill it out completely, and meet the application deadlines!
- Stay on top of the requirements, if you miss one item (say your essay is a few words over the limit) you will eliminate yourself from the running.
- Where should you look? Start locally, perhaps your parent's employers, or yours, many local religious affiliations have small scholarships that add up! Check with your guidance counselor at your school- they should know you by your first name by now!
- Last but not least- Crosby Scholars scholarships will open on Feb 1st and close on March 15th.
- Our scholarship e-newsletter will be released soon!
Excellent places to research:
Academy: College Chat Night
Wednesday, January 30th from 6-7:30 pm
316 Lake Dr, Salisbury, NC 28146
Academy: Adulting 101
Come learn the soft skills that being an adult requires- from a firm handshake, to eye contact to addressing people professionally and when NOT to use your phone. Gain an advantage over your peers as you learn insightful and helpful tips to use your adult life.
Monday, February 11th at 6pm at the Wallace Educational Forum. 500 N. Main St. Salisbury, NC 28144
Academy: Medical Career Symposium
Are you interested in pursuing an education in the healthcare field? We will be hosting a specific Academy with local schools, including Catawba, Pfeiffer, RCCC, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences including a panel of professionals in the health field industry.
Monday, February 18th at 6pm at the Wallace Educational Forum. 500 N. Main St. Salisbury, NC 28144
Academy Credit and College Fair credit will be given.
Rowan Crosby Scholars
*Only students who complete the Senior program are eligible to apply for Last Dollar Grants and Crosby scholarships.
Email: info@crosbyscholarsrowan.org
Website: crosbyscholarsrowan.org
Location: 225 N Main St, Salisbury, NC, United States
Phone: 704-762-3512
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrosbyScholarsRowan
Twitter: @RoCo_Crosby