CSA #21 Step by Step Guide to Completing the FAFSA (Seniors)

Filling out and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is all about being prepared with the right documents. Learn exactly what information is necessary to complete the form correctly, and find out how you can use the Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) to easily submit the form! You will not complete your FAFSA during this academy, if you seek assistance with completing your FAFSA, please register to attend a CFNC FAFSA Day session from October 12-October 15.

For many students, completing the FAFSA is the first step in the financial aid process, and submitting a FAFSA is free.  Most states and colleges use FAFSA information to award financial aid. For instructions on how to complete the FAFSA online, visit www.fafsa.gov.  Visit the web sites of colleges where you are applying to determine which forms they need to consider you for financial aid.

Time: 6:00 PM

Registered scholars will receive a link via email with login instructions to join the webinar. Space is limited only to those who register and the webinar link is not to be shared with anyone.

This webinar will require the following:

• Internet Connection
• Computer
• Email address to log in to the presentation
• Speakers

You must be able to meet all the above listed criteria to participate in the webinar. If you cannot meet these requirements please do not register to participate in this webinar. You must log in to the webinar on time. You will receive a link and login instructions via email prior to the start of the webinar. If you have questions after 5pm on the evening of the webinar, please call our office cell phone at 336-671-5494.

We encourage you to watch this webinar a parent with you; however, your parent cannot earn the CSA credit for you. You must watch this academy to earn a CSA credit. 

Seniors are required to attend 2 Crosby Senior Academies to fulfill the Crosby Senior Academy requirement.  Once you register, if you find that you can no longer attend this academy, you must cancel your registration 24 hours prior to the academy through your student portal. Registered scholars who do not attend will jeopardize their status in the Program.

A brief primer on Crosby Scholars Senior Academies:  Academies are held annually over a 6-month period (July to December); students must attend two and are free to choose those that best suit their needs and interests; the most up-to-date information on the academies is found in the student portal; while they are a program requirement, academies are best viewed as opportunities to gain knowledge and skills that guide students through senior year and into post-secondary education.