Grade 12
Seniors
Welcome to the Crosby Scholars Senior Program! High school juniors who complete the requirements of the Junior Program, including attending a Mandatory Think Like A Senior Session, are eligible to become senior Crosby Scholars.
Following the TLS session, students begin meeting individually with a staff counselor at a Mandatory Senior Summer Meeting during the summer prior to their senior year.
As active participants in the Senior Program, scholars must comply with the Partnership Agreement and complete the Senior Program requirements. Scholars who complete the Senior Program receive a special designation on their transcript and in their graduation program. They are honored at the Senior Gala in the spring and given the opportunity to apply for Crosby Scholars Scholarships and Last Dollar Grant funding.
Class of 2023 Senior Expectations:
To graduate high school as a Crosby Scholar, you are expected to complete the following checklist. Your Senior Advisor will guide you!
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Complete 1 Senior Academy by December 12
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Complete 5 hours of Community Service and Submit Form by January 31^
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Complete the College Fair/College Visit requirement^
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Submit Target List of Colleges to Crosby Scholars Senior Advisor
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Meet with Senior Advisor to complete all Conference Notes
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Submit at least 1 College Application*
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Complete the Residency Determination Service (RDS)*
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Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)*
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Submit a Last Dollar Grant Application or at least 1 Scholarship Application*
^ College Fair/College Visit may be completed in Sophomore or Junior years. Community Service may be completed in Junior year.
* If your post-secondary pathway is not applying to a 2-year or 4-year school, your Crosby Scholars Senior Advisor can provide alternative ways to fulfill these expectations.
And continue to:
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Agree to random drug-screening
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Fulfill terms of Partnership Agreement
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Maintain enrollment in and graduate from a Forsyth County public school
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Complete the Program with a cumulative weighted GPA of 2.0 or higher to be eligible to apply for Last Dollar Grant funding
Scholars who do not meet the five (5) red/bolded expectations will be dismissed from the Program.
Senior Advisor Program
Each Senior will be assigned a Senior Advisor who will work with them throughout their Senior year. This may be a Crosby Scholars Staff Advisor or students may choose a Self-Selected Advisor. Click here to view Frequently Asked Questions about Selecting a Senior Advisor.
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Senior Year Roadmap
Click Here to View the Senior Year Roadmap!
We know Senior Year is a journey of seasons that is exciting, overwhelming, and intense, yet also exhilarating! Crosby Scholars is here to guide seniors through the challenges and celebrations.
The Senior Year Roadmap is our vision for the flow of Senior Year and the ways in which Crosby Scholars will support you. Remember to utilize this resource to guide your Senior Year journey.
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Newsletters
Crosby Senior Newsletter
The Senior Program publishes a monthly newsletter called destinationcollege2023 to keep Class of 2023 scholars informed of activities and deadlines and to share general announcements.
Each newsletter offers timely direction and assistance for the current month. The link to the newsletter is e-mailed to seniors, parents, and Senior Advisors.
destinationcollege2023 Monthly Newsletters
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Timelines for Success
The key to the college admission process is staying organized. Each month beginning in August, we will post a timeline to guide you through the month's activities. Seniors should maintain a calendar and follow the timelines in order to complete all tasks associated with college admission in a timely manner.
Click here below to to Review the Month Timeline for Success
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Academy
All Seniors must complete at least one (1) Senior Academy by December 12, 2022.
Remember! Details and registration are in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal.
Seniors are required to attend one Senior Academy. Senior Academies begin during the summer and are offered through December of the current school year. Topics range from preparing for the ACT and SAT to completing the FAFSA. Online registration is required through the Crosby Scholars Student Portal. Within a few days following an academy, seniors can check their Academy status through their Crosby Scholars Student Portal.
- To receive credit for attending an academy, scholars must arrive on time, sign in, stay for the entire academy, and submit a confirmation of attendance at the end. Scholars who skip any of the steps to this process DO NOT receive academy credit.
- Seniors who register for an academy but do not attend and do not cancel their registration prior to the event will jeopardize their status in the Program.
- Read the special instructions listed in the Crosby Scholars Student Portal on accessing a webinar academy.
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College Fair/Visit
Crosby Scholars must visit four (4) colleges and submit the College Fair/Visit form by October of their Senior year.
Students can complete this requirement during their sophomore year, junior year, or senior year. Due to COVID-19, virtual visits can be credited as college visits.
You must visit four (4) colleges through any combination of the following methods:
- In-person or virtual campus visits.
- In-person or virtual college fair (interact with 4 colleges and gather information)
Senior (Class of 2023) Deadline: October 2022Click here to submit your College Fair/Visit form. No signatures required!
Questions? Contact seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org.
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Community Service
Juniors and Seniors must complete 5 total hours of Community Service between Junior & Senior year.
Senior (Class of 2023) Deadline: January 31, 2023.Click here to submit your Community Service form. No signatures required!
Need ideas for Community Service or want to know how we define Community Service? Visit the community service page to view a list of community service opportunities. You can even complete some activities at home while social distancing measures continue to be best practice.Questions? Contact seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org. If you have questions about whether your community service idea meets the requirement for the Program, please contact the Crosby Scholars Program. Crosby Scholars Program staff reserves the right to determine if a community service activity fulfills our requirement. -
Last Dollar Grant
The Crosby Scholars Last Dollar Grant (LDG) application will be available in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal in the spring of your senior year. ***Last Dollar Grants are NOT awarded automatically to all seniors in the Crosby Scholars Program. Students must first apply for Last Dollar Grant in their Crosby Scholars Student Portal.***
Please read these instructions before starting your Last Dollar Grant (LDG) application. The priority filing deadline to submit a LDG application will be May 15.
To be eligible to apply for Crosby Scholars Last Dollar Grant, a student must:
- Complete all requirements of the Crosby Scholars Program
- Must have a cumulative weighted GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Must demonstrate Financial Need as determined by the FAFSA
- Must be enrolling in a Full-Time Degree Seeking Program
The Crosby Scholars Last Dollar Grant is need-based financial aid. A scholar must apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA to be considered for a Last Dollar Grant. (If you are not eligible to complete a FAFSA, please contact our office directly for instructions on how to apply.) Students must demonstrate not only financial need but also remaining need after the school of choice has awarded aid. To determine the eligibility, the Crosby Scholars staff completes a need analysis form on each scholar individually.
Three supporting documents must be uploaded to the application. These documents include:
- a copy of the students letter of admission from the institution he/she will attend,
- a copy of the financial aid award letter from the institution he/she will attend, and
- a copy of the entire SAR - Student Aid Report
If the student does not have the three supporting documents by May 15, he/she may and should submit the application and then upload the supporting documents when they are received. Priority is given to those applications received prior to May 15.
Have questions? Click here for our Last Dollar Grant Frequently Asked Questions
Click here to Watch a short video explaining How To Apply for Crosby Scholars Last Dollar Grant
Students are notified of our decision by letter posted in their Crosby portal beginning in July 1. An award is sent directly to the institution to be credited to the scholar's account. Depending on which college the student is attending, the award will either be sent by ACH (electronic deposit) or by check made jointly payable to the student and the college/university. The first half of the award is sent after August 1 and is to be used for the fall semester. Please check the scholar's Crosby portal often for updates. The second half of the award is sent upon receipt of the scholar’s fall semester grades and is to be used for the spring semester. Your fall grades (including your cumulative GPA) must be uploaded to the Crosby Scholars Student Portal at the end of the fall semester. You do not have to submit an official college transcript. Uploading a copy of your grades printed from your college account is acceptable provided it includes your cumulative GPA.
Crosby Scholars who complete the Program their senior year with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher are eligible to apply for a Last Dollar Grant for up to 4 years of undergraduate study within 6 years of high school graduation. Even if a Last Dollar Grant is not awarded the first year, the student may still reapply 3 more times. Students must reapply each year.
A student who does not graduate from high school with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, may apply once his/her college cumulative GPA is 2.0 or higher.