Aid Programs 2017-18
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 Work-Study A federal program to provide employment opportunities for students on or off campus |
6 | No | $200 to $1,500 per quarter |
Gift Aid
| Program Name/Description | Minimum No. of Credits | Washington Residency Required | Award Amounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Pell Grant A federal grant program for undergraduate students |
1 | No | $606 to $5,920 per 9 months |
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant A federal grant program for undergraduate students |
6 | No | $100 to $600 per year |
| Washington State Need Grant A state grant program for undergraduate students |
3 | Yes |
$150 - $4,826 per year or $150 -$8,120 per year for BAS |
| College Bound Scholarship | 3 | Yes |
Up to $3,021 per year or Up to $4,137 per year for BAS |
| Tuition Waiver A state program to cover tuition cost |
6 | Yes |
Up to $1,400 per quarter or Up to $2,059 per quarter for BAS |
| Green River Grant | 6 | Yes | $50 - $750 per quarter |
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% 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 4.45% interest for subsidized and unsubsidized loans with deferred payments. |
6 | No | Maximum amount $5,500 as a freshman, $6,500 as a sophomore, and $7,500 BAS level plus additional Unsubsidized amounts. Minimum varies depending on eligibility. |
Announcements
2018-2019 Academic Year Applications (Fall 2018 - Summer 2019)
- Please complete 2018-2019 FAFSA or WASFA Application now! Which application should I complete?
- We no longer require Supplemental Financial Aid Applications.
Summer Quarter 2018
- Summer quarter tuition holds will be given to files completed by May 15.
Fall Quarter 2018
- Fall quarter tuition holds will be given to files completed by June 15.
Processing Updates
We are currently processing 2018-2019 applications completed in March 2018. (updated on 7/30/18)
Immigrant & Refugee Resources
For the latest news and updates regarding U.S. immigration policy, please visit the Holman Library's guide on Immigrant and Refugee Resources.
Hours of Operation
| Monday, Tuesday |
| 8 a.m. - 6 p.m |
| Wednesday, Thursday |
| 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
| Closed |
Contact Us
Phone: 253-833-9111, ext. 2449
Fax: 253-288-3473
Email: finaid@greenriver.edu
Location: Student Affairs
and Success Center, 231
Federal School Code
Our Federal School Code is 003780