Responsibilities
● Submit all six conference notes forms on-time for May grads + four notes for Dec grads
● Guide student to complete all Program requirements on-time (these are outlined on the back cover of the roadmap that will be mailed separately)
● Using the academy pathways document, assist the scholar in identifying the academies that best fit their needs
● Meet with my student individually at least monthly, or more often if necessary to complete and submit online conference notes by the published deadline
● Assist the student with meeting deadlines and communicating with colleges
● Collaborate with Crosby Scholars staff in seeking to answer students’ questions with upto-date, accurate information
● Help student navigate the college admission and financial aid processes
● Connect the student and family with the Crosby Scholars Assistant Director of Financial Aid and Advising, as needed
● Assist the student with identifying and completing community service opportunities and scheduling college visits
● Help the Program to maintain a 100% high school graduation rate
● Encourage the student to participate in the many FREE services offered by the Senior Program; we have highlighted a few below.
○ College Application labs: the opportunity to complete college applications under the guidance of Crosby Scholars Senior Program staff members
○ Essay Coaching + Writing: admission/scholarship essays reviewed by trained volunteers
○ Mock Interviews: virtual sessions with trained volunteers
○ Residency Determination Service (RDS), FAFSA ID, and FAFSA labs: the opportunity to complete the RDS online interview and the FSA ID and FAFSA under the guidance of the Financial Aid Team
○ FAFSA Academies: the opportunity to learn about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the importance of meeting priority filing deadlines
○ Individual FAFSA Appointments: submit a FAFSA under the guidance of the Crosby Scholars Assistant Director of Financial Aid and Advising
○ How to Apply for a Crosby Scholarship: learn the steps to complete the 30+ Crosby Scholarships from the Crosby Scholars Financial Aid Team and Crosby Scholars Scholarship Handbook
○ Smart Borrowing Loan Workshop: the opportunity to learn about student loans and the importance of borrowing only what you need