Advisors are vital to ensuring that students complete the Senior Program successfully, and this role provides tremendous support that is key to the success of our students. Advisors receive individualized assistance as they guide students through the college admission and financial aid processes. Advisor Support ● A team of Crosby Scholars staff members available to guide you: Ashly Wilson, Assistant Director of Financial Aid and Advising awilson@crosbyscholars.org Barbara Masi, Director of Advising and Strategic Integration bmasi@crosbyscholars.org Cindy Zimmerman, Student-Selected Advisor Coordinator czimmerman@crosbyscholars.org Mary Allen Conforti, Assistant Director of Advising and JR+SR Program maconforti@crosbyscholars.org Molly Thomas, Financial Aid Specialist II mthomas@crosbyscholars.org ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
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Monthly program newsletters sent via email to advisors beginning in February Smart Money Moves: monthly financial aid newsletter sent via email mid-month to advisors beginning in August Monthly Zoom Calls with Cindy Zimmerman to review conference notes, admission and financial aid topics, and senior timeline Student-Selected Advisor Specialist who reads and answers questions to the conference notes you submit Monthly timelines featuring important program and admission deadlines sent via email Senior Academies in-person or via virtual platforms that advisors are welcome to attend with or without their advisees Financial Aid Appointments with Parents: the opportunity for parents to meet individually with Ashly Wilson and their scholar to complete and submit financial aid forms such as Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and CSS Profile and then to interpret student financial aid awards Scholarship Appointments with Parents: the opportunity for parents to meet individually with Ashly Wilson and their scholar to identify funding opportunities including applying for Crosby Scholars Program scholarships Finish the FAFSA Initiative with Parents: parents are given the opportunity to consent to releasing their student’s FAFSA completion and submission status to the Program so Ashly Wilson can support families selected for verification or to address any issues with successful submission.