Money Talk Monday
January 22, 2018
Money Talk Monday is your bi-weekly guide for Scholarships and Financial Aid information
In this edition of Money Talk Monday you will find:
- Friends of Bernardine Rea Book Scholarship - APPLY NOW
- Goodwill Willpower Scholarship - APPLY Jan 29th
- Cultural Awareness Scholarship for Juniors or Seniors who attend the upcoming Piedmont Opera Performance
- The Winston-Salem Foundation's One-Stop Scholarship Application - APPLY NOW
- Don't Miss Crosby Scholars Scholarship Lab - Jan 22, 2018
- 12 Myths About the FAFSA
- Need help with your FAFSA or have questions about financial aid? Make an appointment with Crosby Scholars Financial Aid Coordinator for one-on-one help!
Crosby Scholars Scholarship opportunities for Seniors - Apply Today!
Friends of Bernardine Rea Book Scholarship
The Program will award up to three non-renewable $500 book scholarships to graduating Crosby Scholar seniors who faithfully participate in service to others and who plan to enroll in a two- or four-year college or university. Bernardine’s friends wish for this scholarship to assist deserving students in continuing their education with fervor and drive according to their unique abilities, while never forgetting that life is not just about what you accomplish, but how well you treat your neighbors and friends.
The student must write an essay clearly describing a time when someone unexpectedly treated them with kindness and compassion, and that how that event influenced their future behavior.
The application is available in the Crosby Scholars student portal today! The application deadline is February 25, 2018.
Goodwill Willpower Scholarship - Opening for applications beginning January 29th
graduating Crosby Scholar senior who has weathered adversity resulting from a personal choice and has emerged with a remarkable story of willpower and determination. The applicant must plan to enroll in a two- or four-year college or university.
The application will be available in the Crosby Scholars Student Portal beginning January 29, 2018. The application deadline is March 4, 2018.
Crosby Scholars Cultural Awareness Scholarship
Piedmont Opera and the Crosby Scholars Program are pleased to offer scholars free tickets to the performance of La Cenerentola on Wed., January 31 at 7:30 p.m. (Student Night).
Accompanying parent/guardian ticket price is $15.00 on Wednesday.
Tickets must be reserved by Tues, January 30 at 3 p.m.
To reserve a ticket, please call the Stevens Center box office at 336-725-7101.
Gioachino Rossini’s take on the classic fairy tale, Cinderella, his opera, La Cenerentola, is considered to be one of his greatest operatic achievements. The opera premiered on January 25, 1817, at the Teatro Valle in Rome, Italy and is set in late 18th century Italy.
**A drawing will be held for one $250.00 scholarship awarded to a junior or senior Crosby Scholar student who attends the performance.This scholarship must be applied toward the winner’s college education, and the recipient must graduate from the Crosby Scholars Program.
While Crosby Scholars staff will be in attendance, due to the nature of the event, we regret that we are unable to be responsible for supervising students before, during, or after the opera. Parents/guardians should make appropriate arrangements for supervision and transportation of their students for this event.
Winston-Salem Foundation's One-Stop Scholarship Application is OPEN!
The Winston-Salem Foundation offers many scholarships utilizing a one-stop scholarship application. After completing the online application, you will receive a list of scholarship opportunities for which you are eligible. There is no need to apply for these scholarships individually or more than once - the pre-qualifying process is done for you! Click HERE for more information on Scholarships included in the One-Stop application!
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
January 1: one-stop scholarship application process opens
April 1: deadline for most merit-based scholarships
July 31: deadline for most financial need-based scholarships (applications will be considered in order of completion date)
HOW TO APPLY FOR ONE-STOP SCHOLARSHIPS
CLICK HERE to create a log-in with The Winston-Salem Foundation. You will receive a list of Scholarship opportunities for which you are eligible.
Don't miss these opportunities to finish your FAFSA or apply for Scholarships! Jan 22, 2018
Crosby Scholars Senior Coordinator and Financial Aid Coordinator will be present to answer questions and provide guidance. Don't wait to finish your FAFSA or apply for Crosby Scholars Senior Scholarship opportunities! There are plenty of time slots available to fit your busy schedule. Sign up in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal.
Debunking Myths About the FAFSA Form and Applying for Financial Aid
FACT: The reality is there’s no income cut-off to qualify for federal student aid. It doesn’t matter if you have a low or high income; most people qualify for some type of financial aid, including low-interest federal student loans. Many factors besides income—such as your family size and your year in school—are taken into account.
2. I should use my 2017 tax information to fill out the 2018-19 FAFSA form.
FACT: You must use your 2016 tax information to complete the 2018–19 FAFSA form. (The requirements changed last year.) It doesn’t matter if you or your parents haven’t filed 2017 taxes yet, because the 2018–19 FAFSA form doesn’t need that information.
3. I support myself, so I don't have to include my parent's info on the FAFSA form.
FACT: This is not necessarily true. Even if you support yourself, live on your own, or file your own taxes, you may still be considered a dependent student for FAFSA purposes.
4. I should wait until I'm accepted to a college before I fill out the FAFSA form.
FACT: Don't wait! You can start now! You should list all schools you're considering, even if you haven't applied or been accepted yet. It doesn't hurt your application to add more schools. If you don't end up applying or getting accepted to a school, the school can just disregard your FAFSA form.
5. There's only one FAFSA deadline and that's not until June.
FACT: Nope! There are at least three deadlines you need to check: your state, school, and federal deadlines. You can find the state and federal deadlines HERE.
6. I can share an FSA ID with my parent(s).
FACT: Nope, if you’re a dependent student, then two people will need their own FSA ID to sign your FAFSA form online:
- You (the student)
- One of your parents
An FSA ID is a username and password that you use to log in to certain U.S. Department of Education (ED) websites. Your FSA ID identifies you as someone who has the right to access your own personal information on ED websites such as fafsa.gov.
If you’re a dependent student, your parent will need his or her own FSA ID to sign your FAFSA form electronically. If your parent has more than one child attending college, he or she can use the same FSA ID to sign all applications. You’ll need a unique email address for each FSA ID.
Your FSA ID is used to sign legally binding documents electronically. It has the same legal status as a written signature. Don’t give your FSA ID to anyone—not even to someone helping you fill out the FAFSA form. Sharing your FSA ID could put you at risk of identity theft and could cause delays in the FAFSA process!
7. It costs money to submit the FAFSA form.
FACT: Absolutely not! You NEVER have to pay to complete the FAFSA form when you go to www.fafsa.org. If you're paying a fee, you're not on the official government website.
8. Only students with good grades get financial aid.
FACT: While a high GPA will help you get into a good school and may help with academic scholarships, most federal student aid programs do not take grades into consideration when you first apply. However, keep in mind that if you want to continue receiving aid throughout your college career, you will have to maintain satisfactory academic progress as determined by your school.
9. I only have to fill out the FAFSA form once.
FACT: You have to fill out the FAFSA form every year you're in school in order to stay eligible for federal student aid.
10. The 2018-19 FAFSA form launches on Jan 1.
FACT: The 2018-19 FAFSA form launched on Oct. 1 and is available to fill out NOW! You should submit your FAFSA as early as possible because some states and schools have limited funds.
Need FAFSA Help? Make an appointment with Ashly Wilson, Financial Aid Coordinator
- Need help filling out the FAFSA? Have questions about how to sign up for an FSA ID?
- Bring your questions (AND your 2016 Tax Returns) to Financial Aid Office Hours where you can receive one-on-one help from Ashly Wilson, our Crosby Scholars Financial Aid Coordinator.
- Click the button below to make an appointment!
Crosby Scholars Community Partnership
Email: awilson@crosbyscholars.org
Website: crosbyscholars.org
Phone: 336-725-5371
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrosbyScholars?fref=ts
Twitter: @CrosbyScholars