Office Closures
The Financial Aid Office will be closed each Friday in May for customer service--May 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th--to allow for professional development for our staff.
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?
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. It may take several weeks and may take months for your aid to be processed depending on when you submitted your application. Contact our office if you have questions.
Renew Your FAFSA/WASFA by April 30th!
Renew your FAFSA/WASFA for the 2023-24 award year by April 30th if you want to recieve financial aid for summer and/or fall quarter.
Federal School Code
Our Federal School Code is 003780
Hours of Operation
Spring QuarterStarting April 3rd |
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. |
Help with completing FAFSA/WASFA applications |
In-person and Zoom assistance available by appointment only. |
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