Financial Aid + Scholarship Resources
Class of 2025 | Last Dollar Grant
The Crosby Scholars Last Dollar Grant application is now OPEN!
The Last Dollar Grant is a need-based grant of up to $1,200 per school year. You are eligible to apply for a Last Dollar Grant if you:
- have completed the Crosby Scholars Program
- have a cumulative weighted GPA of at least 2.0
- have completed the 2025-26 FAFSA
- if citizenship requirements prevent you from completing the FAFSA, please email finaid@crosbyscholars.org for instructions on how to apply for a Last Dollar Grant
- plan to be enrolled in a full-time, undergraduate degree-seeking program
Visit our Last Dollar Grant Guide for more information, important details, and to apply!
Class of 2025 | Crosby Scholarships
Crosby Scholarships applications are now closed!
Need more resources? Browse our Outside Scholarships Database, check out the Winston Salem Foundation Scholarships, or CFNC's Scholarship & Grant Search.
Class of 2025 | 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
FAFSA: Getting Started
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Create your Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID. You will need it to access and submit your 2025-26 FAFSA when the form opens on December 1, 2024. Check out this FSA ID How To Guide for more information on how to create your FSA ID.
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Find out if your parent(s) will need to be Contributors (meaning finding our if their information is required on your FAFSA.) If your parent(s) will need to contribute to your form, make sure each Contributor creates their own FSA ID. Even if a contributor doesn’t have a Social Security number, they will be able to create an FSA ID.
Check out Pro Tips for Completing the FAFSA form to understand what information and documents you’ll need to fill out the FAFSA form.
CSS Profile: Getting Started
- While all colleges require the FAFSA, some schools also require the CSS PROFILE. The 2024-25 CSS PROFILE became available October 1, 2024. Unlike the FAFSA, the CSS PROFILE costs $25 for the first application and $16 for each additional application submitted. Make sure that your school requires the CSS PROFILE before filling it out. CSS PROFILE fee waivers are available.
Additional CSS Profile Resources:
1. Getting Started: A CSS Profile Tutorial
2. Need guidance on how to report your Parents on the CSS Profile? Reporting Parents: A Guide
3. What if you have a unique family situation? Completing the CSS Profile as the NON CUSTODIAL Parent
For more information on how to complete the CSS / Financial Aid Profile, including a list of colleges, visit BigFuture College Board
Class of 2025 | Newsletters
Our newsletter, Smart Money Moves is your monthly guide to scholarships and financial aid information.
Crosby Scholars Alumni | Apply for a Last Dollar Grant
The Last Dollar Grant is a need-based grant of up to $1,200 per school year. You are eligible to apply for a Last Dollar Grant if you:
- have completed the Crosby Scholars Program
- have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0
- have completed the 2025-26 FAFSA
- if citizenship requirements prevent you from completing the FAFSA, please email finaid@crosbyscholars.org for instructions on how to apply for a Last Dollar Grant
- plan to be enrolled in a full-time, undergraduate degree-seeking program
You can apply for a Last Dollar Grant any year within six years of your high school graduation date. If eligible, you can receive a Last Dollar Grant for up to four years of undergraduate studies.
For more information, check out our Last Dollar Grant Guide. It includes application instructions, the link to apply, frequently asked questions, and more!
Have questions or need help?
Schedule a virtual Financial Aid Advising session
Discuss your unique financial situation and have your questions answered by our Crosby Scholars Financial Aid Team. Check out our availability and schedule your session today.
How to Ask for More Financial Aid Due to Special or Unusual Circumstances
Has your family been financially affected by special or unusual circumstances that impacts your ability to pay for college? If so, you should think about writing an appeal letter to your colleges Financial Aid office to ensure that you are being offered as much funding as possible.
How do you request a change to your Financial Aid offer? SwiftStudent will help you write a financial aid appeal letter for free.
Helpful Links
Need help comparing your Financial Aid Award Letters? Check out this Compare your Aid Award tool from College Board & Big Future.
Federal Student Aid: Resources for understanding the FAFSA, Federal Student Loans, and more.