Check on the Status of your Financial Aid in ctcLink
The Financial Aid Portal will not be available to students after spring quarter. Check on the "tasks" and "message center" tiles in ctcLink to see what steps you need to take before your aid can be processed. Once your aid is processed, click on the "financial aid" tile in ctcLink to view your aid offer.
Aid Programs 2022-2023
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
| Program Name/Description | Minimum No. of Credits | Washington Residency Required | Award Amounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Pell Grant A federal grant program for undergraduate students |
1 | No | $661 to $6,495 per 9 months |
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant A federal grant program for undergraduate students |
6 | No | $150 to $600 per year |
| Washington College Grant (f/k/a Washington State Need Grant) A state grant program for undergraduate students |
3 | Yes |
$36 - $4,333 per year or $58 - $6,944 per year for BAS |
| College Bound Scholarship | 3 | Yes |
Up to $2,233 per year or Up to $3,278 per year for BAS |
| Tuition Waiver A state program to cover tuition cost |
5 | Yes |
Up to $400 per quarter |
| Green River Grant | 5 | Yes |
Up to $600 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. 6.28% 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 3.73% 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
Financial Aid Office Closed on Monday, June 20th and Tuesday, June 21st
The Financial Aid Office is closed on Monday, June 20th to observe Juneteenth and on Tuesday, June 21st for a mandatory staff training.
Renew Your FAFSA/WASFA for 2022-23
The FAFSA and WASFA applications for the 2022-23 award year are available now! Renew your application as soon as possible.
Spring Quarter 2022 Financial Aid Deadline
June 17th is the last day to submit documents to receive financial aid for spring quarter 2022. If you took classes this quarter and still haven't submitted your financial aid documents yet, submit your documents now!
How do I submit a document to Financial Aid?
Students can now submit files electronically to our office using our secure document upload tool or can drop off documents at the Financial Aid Office in-person during our operating hours. We do not accept documents via email for security reasons.
Need extra money?
Fill out an online application for our Student Support Grant today! The application for summer quarter opens on Saturday, June 18th.
Federal School Code
Our Federal School Code is 003780
Hours of Operation
Summer Quarter Hours |
Zoom Hours |
| Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM |
| Closed Fridays |
| Phone Hours (253) 288-3392 |
| Monday - Thursday 10 AM - 4 PM |
| Closed Fridays |
| In-Person Hours at Green River College's Main Campus in Auburn |
| Mondays - Thursdays from 8 AM - 5 PM starting June 27th |
| Students are not required to make an appointment in advance, but should sign in when they arrive at the Student Affairs Building. Wait times to speak with a staff member may vary. Masks are required to visit our office. |
Contact Us
Email: finaid@greenriver.edu
Phone: 253-288-3392
Zoom: greenriver.edu/va
Green River College | 12401 SE 320th Street, Auburn, WA. 98092
Student Affairs Building, Room 231
Instagram: @grcfinaid
Submitting Documents
Fax: 253-288-3473