Countdown To Graduation!
The countdown is officially on!
This is the year you’ve been waiting for — when all your hard work starts to pay off. As a Crosby Scholar, your senior year is filled with support, resources, and opportunities to help you succeed in your college and career journey.
Class of 2025
Program Expectations for Seniors
To remain in good standing and be eligible for scholarships, seniors must complete the following:
- Advising Meetings: Attend all scheduled one-on-one meetings with your Senior Advisor.
- Crosby Academy: Participate in at least one Senior Academy during the year. Sign up for a Senior Academy .
- Community Service: Complete a minimum of 2 hours of community service and submit your documentation by January 31, 2026. Submit your Community Service Form.
- Financial Aid (FAFSA): Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) and provide confirmation to Crosby Scholars. The FAFSA is required to be considered for most types of financial aid, including federal, state, and institutional funding. https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Senior Advising
The summer before your senior year, you’ll be matched with a Senior Advisor who will guide you every step of the way.
- One-on-one guidance: Your advisor will answer questions, help you plan, and keep you on track with important deadlines.
- Expertise: All advisors hold at least a bachelor’s degree, come from diverse professional backgrounds, and are trained in college admissions and financial aid.
- Support system: Each advisor is trained and supervised by the Senior Program Coordinator to ensure you receive the highest level of support.
Senior Advising
Stay organized and on track with our Senior Planner — a month-by-month guide to your senior year. It outlines deadlines, program requirements, and key college planning milestones.
👉 Click here to view your Class of 2026 Senior Planner.
Scholarship Opportunities
Learn more about each by clicking the links below:
- Crosby Scholars Impact Scholarship
- Antonio & Victoria Muñoz Scholarship
- David Post Public Service Scholarship
- John O. Reynolds Memorial Scholarship
- John A. Carter Scholarship
- Goodwill Willpower + Art Gibel Scholarship
- Bob Casmus Medical/Health Care Scholarship
- Sue P. Fisher Community Service Scholarship
- Paul Fisher Scholarship
- Joyce Kohfeldt Memorial Scholarship
Last Dollar Grant (LDG)
The Last Dollar Grant is a need-based award up to $1,200 available only to Crosby Scholars who complete the program their senior year.
To be eligible to apply, a student must:
- Have a cumulative weighted GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Students who graduate with below a 2.0 GPA may apply once their college cumulative GPA reaches 2.0 or higher.
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
- Enroll in a full-time, degree-seeking program after graduation.
Note: The Last Dollar Grant is need-based financial aid. Scholars must submit a FAFSA to be considered. If you are not eligible to complete the FAFSA, please contact our office directly for alternate instructions.
Apply now for a Last Dollar Grant
Crosby Scholars staff complete a need analysis for each applicant individually to determine eligibility.
Required Documents
- Acceptance Letter from the institution you will attend.
- Financial Aid Award Letter from that institution.
- FAFSA Submission Summary (formerly Student Aid Report/SAR).
- Current college students (sophomores, juniors, or seniors) should upload their latest college grade report instead of an acceptance letter.
Senior Newsletters
College Planning Resources
Are you ready to start applying to college? Check out and bookmark these resources for easy access!
College Applications
- Common Application – Apply to multiple colleges with one application
- Coalition for College Access – Connect with colleges committed to access and affordability
- Common Black College Application – Apply to over 50 HBCUs with one application
- Universal College Application – Another option to apply to several colleges at once
College Planning in North Carolina
- College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) – Apply to NC colleges, complete career assessments, and find financial aid resources
- Residency Determination Service (RDS) – Complete your residency certification to qualify for in-state tuition and state grants
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – Apply for federal and state financial aid for college
Testing & Eligibility
- American College Testing Program (ACT) – Register, prepare, and access test dates for the ACT
- College Board (SAT) – Register, send scores, and find SAT prep tools
- National Center for Fair and Open Testing (FairTest) – Learn about test-optional and test-flexible colleges
- NCAA Eligibility Center – For student-athletes planning to play Division I or II college sports
Senior Celebration — Class of 2026
Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2026 during our annual Senior Celebration — a time to honor your hard work, achievements, and future goals.
Date: TBA
Location: TBA
Time: TBA
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