First Time GRCC Student
We are glad you are interested in Green River. We want to make your college experience memorable, affordable and engaging. Get Started at Green River in five easy steps:
1. Determine your funding
Payment options, call (253) 833-9111 or go online:
- To self-pay your tuition online at time of registration: cashiers@greenriver.edu or call ext. 2050
- For STEPP – Student Tuition Easy Payment Plan: enrollmentservices@greenriver.edu or call ext. 2500
- For Financial Aid (complete both
the FAFSA and GRCC supplemental FA application):
finaid@greenriver.edu or call ext. 2449
Priority Deadlines:
Summer – March 15
Fall – March 15
Winter – October 15
Spring – January 15 - For Workforce Education: workforce@greenriver.edu or call ext. 2211
- For more payment information: www.greenriver.edu/moneyforcollege
2. Apply for admission online
- Go to www.greenriver.edu, select “APPLY NOW,” and follow instructions
- Pay $10 non-refundable application fee at the time of assessment or with tuition
- Set up your required college e-mail once you receive your student identification number at www.greenriver.edu/studentemail. All Green River communication will be sent to your GRCC student e-mail account
- Questions? Call the Zgolinski Welcome Center at 253-833-9111, ext. 6000
3. Determine your placement
COMPASS helps place you in the proper math, reading and writing courses
- Pay $20 COMPASS Fee at the Zgolinski Welcome Center, Enumclaw Campus, or Kent Campus
- Take COMPASS at the Zgolinski Welcome Center, Enumclaw Campus, or Kent Campus
- Questions? Call the Testing Center at 253-833-9111, ext. 2650
4. Sign up for SOAR
Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR)
- Online at www.greenriver.edu/soar
- At the Zgolinski Welcome Center, Enumclaw Campus or Kent Campus
- By calling the Zgolinski Welcome Center at 253-833-9111, ext. 6000
5. Confirm
Confirm your registration and pay your tuition and fees
- View your schedule to confirm your official registration record
- Remove yourself from any unwanted class waitlists
- Confirm tuition and fees are paid in full OR your funding source is in place
- Check your GRCC student e-mail on a regular basis
Questions? Call us at (253) 833-9111 ext. 2500 or send an e-mail to us.
New Student Advising
Register for Student Orientation, Advising & Registration (SOAR)
New students register for their first quarter classes on a space available basis by completing SOAR either online or in-person.
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