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2011-12 Financial Aid Programs
Financial aid programs at Green River are administered according to nationally established policies, which are based on the belief that parents have the primary responsibility for assisting their children with educational expenses.
Employment Programs
| Program Name / Description | Minimum No. of Credits | Washington Residency Required | Award Amounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal College Work-Study A federal program to provide employment opportunities for students on or off campus. |
6 | no | $300 to $4,200 per year |
| State
Work-Study A state program to provide employment opportunities for students. Jobs are off campus. |
6 | no | $500 to $7,500 per year |
Gift Aid
| Program Name / Description | Minimum No. of Credits | Washington Residency Required | Award Amounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| College
Tuition Waiver A state program to cover tuition costs. |
6 | yes | Exempts recipients from paying tuition |
| Federal Pell Grant A federal grant program for undergraduate students. |
1 | no | $976 to $5,750 per year |
| Federal Teach Grant A federal grant program for students committed to teaching four years in a low-income school. |
1 | no | $4,000 |
| Federal
Supplemental Educational Opportunity
Grant A federal grant program for undergraduate students. |
6 | no | $100 to $3,000 per year |
| State
Need Grant A state grant program for undergraduate students. |
6 | yes | Varied amounts |
Loan Programs
| Program Name / Description | Minimum No. of Credits | Washington Residency Required | Award Amounts |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Direct
PLUS Loan A federal loan program for parents of dependent students. 7.9% interest rate. Payment can be deferred. |
6 | no | Maximum loan for parents is based on cost of attendance, less other aid. |
|
Federal Direct Loan A federal need or non-need based loan program with 3.4% interest on subsidized loans and 6.8% interest for unsubsidized loans. |
6 | no | Maximum amount $5,500 as a freshman, $6,500 as a sophomore, plus additional unsubsidized amounts. Minimum varies depending on lender and eligibility. |
Scholarships
| Program Name / Description | Minimum No. of Credits | Washington Residency Required | Award Amounts |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Green River Foundation Scholarships Variety of need- and non-need based scholarships provided by the GRCC Foundation. |
varies | no | $500 to $3,000 per year |