Student Emergency Assistance Grant (SEAG)

Grays Harbor College offers emergency assistance to students who experience a financial emergency or unanticipated expenses, causing financial hardship. The purpose of emergency financial assistance is to provide a low barrier option for students who are experiencing unexpected emergency expenses that are impacting their success in their courses. The goal is to cover expenses that affect a student’s ability to stay in college and complete their education. Students may seek support with temporary, short-term financial assistance. Emergency financial assistance is not intended to provide ongoing relief of recurring expenses or as a consistent supplement for educational purposes.

Eligibility Requirements

• Currently enrolled student at the college.
• Must have financial need based on methodology from the FAFSA/WAFSA (remaining/unmet need).
• Able to provide documentation of potentially covered expenses (i.e., copy of the bill, etc.).
• Must be willing to complete program surveys and other data collection processes.

Approved Educational Pathways

All currently enrolled and actively attending Grays Harbor College students may apply for emergency financial assistance. 

Supports

• Housing*
• Utilities**
• Transportation
• Technology
• Clothing
• Child Related
• Medical
• Hygiene
• Food
• Books
• Other/Fees

*Students requesting housing will need to provide documentation showing that the rental is in their name in order for us to verify that the funding will be providing the student with housing security.
**Students requesting utility assistance will need to provide documentation showing that the utility bill is in their name and what the past due amount is. This funding is intended to keep the student’s utility service from being shut off.

Program Staff

Berta Gibby
Director of WorkForce Funding and Support Programs

Clara Gillies
Associate Director of WorkForce Funding and Support Programs

Savannah Thompson
Program Assistant

wfspinfo@ghc.edu
(360) 538-4058

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