Aid Programs 2024-2025
Financial aid programs at Green River are administered according to nationally established policies and guidelines, 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 Work-Study A federal program to provide employment opportunities for students on or off campus |
6 | No | $200 to $2,000 per quarter |
Gift Aid
Annual amounts based on three quarters of fulltime enrollment
| Program Name/Description | Minimum No. of Credits | Washington Residency Required | Award Amounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Pell Grant A federal grant program for undergraduate students |
1 | No | Up to $7,395 |
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant A federal grant program for undergraduate students |
6 | No | $450 |
| Washington College Grant A state grant program for undergraduate students |
3 | Yes |
$476 - $4,763 for Associate's $761 - $7,610 for BAS |
| College Bound Scholarship | 3 | Yes |
$500 |
| Passport to Careers | 6 | Yes |
$2,800 |
| Washington Bridge Grant | 3 | Yes |
$500 |
| Tuition Waiver | 6 | Yes |
$1200 |
| Green River Grant | 6 | Yes |
$1800 |
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. 9.083% interest rate. Payment can be deferred. |
6 | No | Maximum loan for parents is based on cost of attendance, less any other aid. |
| Federal Direct Loan A federal loan program with 6.533% interest for subsidized and unsubsidized loans with deferred payments. |
6 | No | Maximum amount $3,500 as a freshman, $4,500 as a sophomore, and $5,500 BAS level plus additional Unsubsidized amounts. Minimum varies depending on eligibility. |
Announcements
Financial Aid Office Availability
In order to work on processing aid applications for 2024-25, the Financial Aid Office will have dedicated processing time August 19 to 30. For more information on what this means, check the FAFSA Simplification page.
How can I check on the status of my aid?
Check your email along with the Tasks, Message Center, and Financial Aid tiles in your student homepage in ctcLink for updates on your financial aid. We have started awarding aid for 2024-25. The 2023-24 aid year is now closed.
2024-2025 FAFSA/WASFA now available!
Renew your FAFSA/WASFA for the 2024-25 award year. This includes Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025.
Federal School Code
Our Federal School Code is 003780
Hours of Operation
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Summer Quarter Hours of Operation |
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Phone Hours Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday: Closed |
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In-Person Hours - SA 231 Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday: Closed |
| Students are not required to make an appointment in advance, but wait times to speak with a staff member may vary. |
Contact Us
Email: finaid@greenriver.edu
Phone: 253-288-3392
Instagram: @grcfinaid
Office Address:
Green River College 12401 SE 320th Street, Auburn, WA 98092
Student Affairs Building, Room 231
Submitting Documents
Fax: 253-288-3473