Grants

The grants listed below are based on need and do not have to be repaid. The Pell Grant and State Need Grant are available only to students who have not received a previous bachelor's degree. The State Need Grant also requires residency in Washington for one year.

FEDERAL PELL GRANTS

Eligibility is determined from the information provided on the FAFSA. The maximum award for full-time, full year attendance for 2007-2008 is $4,310.

FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT (SEOG).

This is a federal grant program that permits GHC to make awards to students with exceptional financial need who are unlikely to be able to attend without such assistance. These grants go to Pell Grant recipients first. These grants range between $100 and $4,000 per year.

WASHINGTON STATE NEED GRANTS

Aid under the State Need Grant Program is available from funds provided by the State of Washington and is awarded by GHC. Eligibility is based on family size and income. The amount of the award is based on the number of credits in which you are enrolled. A student may not start a new associate degree program as a state need grant recipient until at least five years have elapsed since earning an associate degree as a need grant recipient.

TUITION AND FEE WAIVERS

The Washington Legislature permits all community colleges to waive resident tuition fees for financially deserving students. The number of waivers that may be awarded each year is limited.