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🎓 Monthly Message

📅 Upcoming Crosby Events & Programs

⏰ Senior Year Crosby Scholar Requirements

🤝 Community Service

🎯 Career & College Corner

💵 Crosby Scholars Scholarships

🔗 Quick Links

👥 Meet Your Crosby Team

🎓 Senior Year: Your Future Starts Now!

Seniors, graduation is getting closer, and there is plenty to do before you cross that stage! Now is the time to stay focused, take ownership of your future, and make sure you are checking all the boxes. Here are four important things to prioritize:

✅ 1. Complete Your NC Residency Determination (NC RDS)
Make sure you complete your NC RDS to qualify for in-state tuition at North Carolina colleges. You may need your parent’s information to complete this process, so don't wait until the last minute!

✅ 2. Complete Your FAFSA
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is your ticket to finding out what financial aid you may qualify for. Grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans may all be part of your financial aid package. Don't leave money on the table!

✅ 3. Apply to College!
If you haven't submitted your college applications, now is the time! Keep track of application deadlines, required documents, transcripts, and any additional materials each college may need. Remember, applying is the first step toward making your next chapter a reality!

✅ 4. Apply for Scholarships
Free money for college? YES, PLEASE! Take time to research and apply for scholarships, including Crosby Scholars scholarships. Every application is an opportunity to help make college more affordable. Don't assume you won't qualify—apply and give yourself a chance!

✅ 5. Complete Crosby Senior Meeting 2

Be sure to meet with a Crosby Scholars Advisor by December 17th. Stay on track with your senior meetings to ensure that you have completed all the college application steps & graduate as a Crosby Scholar.

🌟 A Little Senior-Year Motivation

Your to-do list may feel overwhelming, but you don't have to tackle everything at once. Take it one step at a time, ask questions, and reach out to your Crosby Scholars Senior Advisor if you need help. Your future self will thank you for the work you put in today. Keep pushing, seniors! Graduation is on the horizon, and we can't wait to celebrate all your accomplishments! 🎓

📅 Applications Are Open

• Bob Casmus Health Sciences Scholarship ($500 non-renewable)
• Crosby Scholars " For Life" Scholarship ($500 non-renewable)
• John A. Carter Memorial Scholarship ($1,000 non-renewable)
• John O. Reynolds Memorial Scholarship ($1,000 non-renewable)
• Joyce Kohfeldt Memorial Scholarship ($1,000 non-renewable)
• Goodwill Willpower Scholarship ($1,000 non-renewable)
• Paul Fisher Memorial Scholarship ($1,000 non-renewable)
• Sue P. Fisher Memorial Scholarship ($1,000 non-renewable)
• David Post Public Service Scholarship ($1,000 non-renewable)
• Mary Kay Forbes Memorial Scholarship ($1,000 non-renewable)
• Antonio & Victoria Munoz Scholarship ($1,000 non-renewable)
• Rowan Rotary Service Above Self ($1,000 non-renewable)
• John Smith Community Service Scholarship ($1,500 non-renewable)
• Crosby Scholars Impact Scholarship ($4,000 over four years)
• Alice & Fred Stanback Scholarship ($10,000 over fours years)

🏫 Queens University of Charlotte – Fall Open House

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Explore everything Queens University of Charlotte has to offer! Students and families are invited to visit campus, learn about academic programs, explore admissions opportunities, and discover what life is like as a Queens student.

🔗 Learn More & Register

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🏫 Catawba College – Fall Open House

Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Hedrick Building, 2301 W. Innes St., Salisbury, NC

Discover what it's like to be a Catawba College student! Join Catawba for its Fall Open House, featuring guided campus tours, student panels, admissions information, and opportunities to meet faculty and explore academic programs. Students and families can also enjoy lunch, attend an academic and resource fair, and participate in an optional residence hall tour. An optional football game is scheduled for 6:00 PM.

🔗 View Campus Directions

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💰 CFNC Webinar – Three Ways to Pay for College

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Online

Wondering how to pay for college? Join the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) for a free, interactive webinar exploring three important ways to cover college costs: family contributions, financial aid, and strategies for paying remaining expenses. This is a great opportunity for high school juniors and their parents to begin planning ahead!

🔗 Learn More & Register

To complete the Crosby Scholars Senior Program, students must meet the following requirements:

1. Academies & Labs

• Attend Senior Orientation

• Attend one additional Crosby Scholars Academy or Lab at your High School.

• Senior do NOT attend the academy sessions at RCCC.

Students must complete four required meetings with a Senior Advisor

• Meeting 1: Due October 13th

• Meeting 2: Due December 17th

• Meeting 3: Due March 5th

• Meeting 4: Due April 30th

3. Community Service

Complete and submit two or more hours of community service

• Submit hours using the online form

• Deadline: January 31

Attend one college fair or four college tours

• Tours may be in person or virtual

• Can be completed during any time during grades 9-12

• Deadline: January 31

Community service is an important part of the Crosby Scholars Program. As a program of Goodwill Industries, we believe in helping others, strengthening our communities, and making a positive impact wherever we live, learn, and serve.

Each Crosby Scholar is required to complete 2 hours of community service each school year. The good news is that your service does not have to be completed through a Crosby Scholars event. Any volunteer service that benefits others can count!

✅ Examples of Community Service:

• Volunteering at a school event
• Helping at a church or faith-based organization
• Assisting with a community cleanup
• Volunteering at a food pantry, shelter, or nonprofit organization
• Participating in service projects through clubs, sports teams, or youth groups

❌ Examples That Do NOT Count:

• Paid jobs or babysitting
• Household chores for your family
• Activities completed for a grade or class requirement without a volunteer component

⚠️ Most Important: Submit Your Hours!

Completing community service is only half the requirement. You must also submit your hours using the online Community Service Submission Form below. If you do not submit your hours, Crosby Scholars has no way to verify or record your service, and you may not receive credit toward your program requirement.