Courts have issued orders blocking the U.S. Department of Education's student debt relief program. As a result, at this time, Federal Student Aid is not accepting applications. They are seeking to overturn those orders. If you've already applied, Federal Student Aid will hold your application. Subscribe and check the studentaid.gov website for updates. Information will be posted on studentaid.gov as soon as further updates are available.
Office Closure
The Financial Aid Office will be closed all day on January 16th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. day
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. 7.54% 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 4.99% 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
How can I check on the status of my aid?
Please check the preferred email you have selected in ctcLink regularly along with the Tasks, Message Center, and Financial Aid tiles in ctcLink for updates on your financial aid. To update your email, select the Profile tile in ctcLink.
Renew Your FAFSA/WASFA TODAY!
The 2023-24 FAFSA and WASFA applications are now open. You must renew your FAFSA/WASFA every year to receive aid. The 2023-24 application covers aid for summer 2023 - spring 2024. The priority deadline for summer and fall quarter next year is April 30th, but students who submit earlier may qualify for more aid and will be notified sooner about how much aid they can expect to receive.
Student Loan Debt Relief Is Blocked
Federal School Code
Our Federal School Code is 003780
Hours of Operation
Winter QuarterStarting January 3rd |
Zoom Hours |
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Help filling out FAFSA/WASFA ONLY If you have a question other than FAFSA/WASFA help and are unable to call us or visit our office during operating hours, email finaid@greenriver.edu to schedule an appointment. |
Phone Hours |
| Monday - Friday 10 AM - 4 PM |
In-Person Hours - SA 231 |
| Monday - Thursday 8 AM - 5 PM |
| Friday 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| 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
Zoom: greenriver.edu/va
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