WorkFirst

WorkFirst Service provides funding assistance with education, work training, and related support services at Green River College to eligible individual currently receiving federal Temporary Aid for Need Families (TANF/ "cash assistance").

WorkFirst is a service to assist parents who are receiving TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) to gain the skills needed to become employed or to advance in employment through wage and skill progression. Students who qualify may be eligible to receive funding to cover tuition and fees, books, transportation, childcare or tools.

WorkFirst Work-Study is also available to students who are receiving TANF to provide employment opportunities while attending school. 

 WorkFirst Service 

• Tuition and Fees
• Textbooks and Supplies 
• Transportation
• Emergency Aid 
• Assisting with addressing barriers to academic or personal success
• Referals to Colleg and Community Resources 

Requirement 

• Receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistance
• DSHS case manager sends us a referral
• Pursing a Approved Pathway  

Approved Pathway 

• Career & Technical Certificate & Associate
• Continue Education 
• ELL 
• GED
• High School 21+ 
• High School Completion 
• I-Best 

Additional Information and Resources

• Advising
  Assistance with degree planning, quarterly class selection and goal exploration

• Center for Transformational Wellness At the Center for Transformational Wellness you can find a safe and peaceful space with acess to a variety of free self-care.   

• Counseling Services 
  Counseling Service provide short-term mental health counseling and self-care/wellness education to GRC students. 

• Benefit Hub 
  Benefit Hub helps connect students to rent, utility, financial coach and public benefits resources.  

• ODEI
  The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) aim to empower, enhance, educate, encourage, and engage our diverse populations to have ownership of their narratives and to succeed in their educational journeys.

• Tutoring Center  
  Tutoring Center is where students receive extra support with course work.

• Veteran Services
  Veteran Services serves as a resources all veterans, active duty servicemember, National Guard, reservist, or dependent of a veteran/ servicemember by providing support and referrals throughout campus and our community.