Financial Aid + Scholarship Resources
Crosby Scholars Alumni | Apply for a Last Dollar Grant
For more information, check out our Last Dollar Grant Guide. It includes application instructions, the link to apply, frequently asked questions, and more!
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
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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. Learn more about how to create FSA IDs for Contributors without Social Security Numbers.
Watch our “Preparing for the FAFSA Form” playlist 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 | Crosby Scholarships
Crosby Scholarships will open November 2025!
Need more resources? Browse our Local, National, and Regional Scholarship database
Sorting through scholarship opportunities can be a time consuming task with difficulty knowing which ones come from legitimate sources.
Let us help you get started by reviewing our Local, National, and Regional Scholarship database to help focus and narrow your search.
Class of 2025 | Newsletters
Read our monthly newsletter, Smart Money Moves
Smart Money Moves is your monthly guide to Scholarships and Financial Aid information. Class of 2025 Smart Money Moves will release August 2024.
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 colleg
es 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.
CFNC: Choosing the Right Loan Worksheet
CFNC: Borrowing Wisely Worksheet
Understanding your Responsibility when Borrowing Student Loans
