25-26 Academic Year Changes to Emergency Funding
The emergency funding program has updated policies and procedures beginning in the
25-26 academic year. Please review the updated program below.
The Gator Pledge Emergency Fund provides currently enrolled GRC students with the chance to apply for financial assistance to alleviate or minimize an unforeseen financial barrier. Funding is intended to address an expense to support persistence and completion and is reserved for students who experience unexpected expenses only. Requests are not generally granted for regular, ongoing expenses such as rent and utilities.
Green River defines an emergency as an unavoidable, unexpected, and unplanned expense that creates financial hardship and affects your ability to continue your education at Green River.
Student Minimum Qualifications
- Currently enrolled and attending classes at Green River College
- Minimum of 5 credit college courseload
Submitting an emergency funding request does not guarantee funding. Your request may be funded by the Foundation, or you may be referred to another resource on campus. Due to limited funding, we cannot guarantee that students will receive funding even if they meet the minimum qualifications. Funding is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and first-time applicants for funding are prioritized over returning applicants. Returning applicants will be reviewed by a committee across campus.
Please email emergencyfunds@greenriver.edu if you have any questions.
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You will be required to log into your Green River account to submit a request.
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Please email us at emergencyfunds@greenriver.edu if you have any questions.
Textbook / Course Material Assistance
Textbooks and other supplies are an expected cost each quarter for all students. However, we understand how expensive some textbooks and course materials can be. Gator Pledge will offer one-time assistance with textbooks and school supplies. Requests submitted for additional textbook assistance will be denied and referred to other on campus resources:
- Green River College Foundation scholarship recipients must use scholarship dollars before asking for textbook assistance
- ODEI Book Loan Program
- Holman Library
- Workforce Funding for qualified students
Housing
Rent and mortgage payments are regular and expected expenses and do not meet our definition of an emergency. Gator Pledge can assist with emergency rent requests (unrelated to ongoing non-payment) one-time, and all subsequent requests will be denied and referred to other resources:
Utility Assistance
Utilities are considered regular and expected expenses and do not meet our definition of an emergency. Emergency funding can assist with utilities one-time in the event of termination of services. Additional requests will be denied and referred to community resources:
Transportation Assistance
Requests for gas, Uber and Lyft are not considered emergency expenses and will be denied. Emergency car repairs outside of regular car maintenance are considered emergencies and can be funded one-time pending documentation. Additional requests will be denied and referred to other resources.
- The Green River Automotive Department is a full-service shop for GRC students and might be able to assist with certain repairs within their curriculum for a reduced price
- ORCA
What Is Considered a "Non-Emergency"?
The following requests are not considered emergencies and will be denied:
- Tuition
- Class fees
- Supplemental income
- Clothing
- Requests for reimbursement
- Credit card bills
- Past debt
- Student loan payments
- Traffic violations
- Child support
Emergency funding is not a sustainable resource and cannot provide ongoing support for students and their families. Please contact the additional resources on campus to explore further support.
Please email emergencyfunds@greenriver.edu if you have any questions.