Running Start Enrollment Packet
greenriver.edu/RunningStart (253) 288-3380 • 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn, WA 98092
Important Dates and Deadlines:
New Student Registraon Begins: May 26th, 2020*
Fall 2020 Enrollment Packet Deadline: September 11th, 2020
Fall Quarter Begins: September 21st , 2020
Name: _______________________________________ GRC SID: ______________________________________
High School: __________________________________ HS Cumulave GPA: ____________________________
RUNNING START ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Be in 11th grade/Junior or 12th grade/Senior when you begin college classes.
Be at least age 16 during the rst quarter of enrollment in Running Start.
Be enrolled through a public school district. Students who are home schooled or aend a private school must contact
their local public school district or high school for instrucons on their enrollment procedures.
Meet minimum placement requirements. Students must be eligible for ENGL& 101 through the College Success
Assessment or have a Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) ELA score of 3 or 4.
STEPS TO APPLY & ENROLLMENT PACKET CHECKLIST
Step 1: Apply for admission greenriver.edu/ApplyNow. at
Acvate your required student e-mail account: greenriver.edu/StudentEmail.
Complete the Running Start New Student Online Orientaon: orientaon.greenriver.edu.
Step 2: Determine English & 101 eligibility. Visit greenriver.edu/placement for assessment and placement opons. Stu-
dents typically take the College Success Assessment or place via Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) ELA score of 3 or 4.
Step 3: Submit the Running Start Enrollment Packet to the Running Start Oce (Student Aairs Building, 1st oor).
Only complete packets will be accepted:
Running Start Enrollment Packet cover page completed (this form)
Running Start Student Responsibility Agreement completed and signed
Running Start Enrollment Vericaon Form completed and signed by counselor, parent/guardian and student
Running Start Advising Syllabus completed and signed
Copy of College Success Assessment scores or Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) ELA scores (3 or 4)
Oponal Fee Waiver applicaon with documentaon (if eligible); due by the 10th day of the quarter
Step 4: Sign up for and aend the mandatory Running Start Registraon Advising and Planning (RAP) session. RAP ses-
sions are oered regularly beginning the rst day of new student registraon.* Students must complete all steps before
signing up for a RAP session.
Updated 1/21/2020
RUNNING START STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY AGREEMENT
greenriver.edu/RunningStart 253-288-3380 runningstart@greenriver.edu
Student Name: ____________________________________ Cell Phone: _________________ GRC SID#:_________________
RUNNING START PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Registration and Records
All students must submit a completed Running Start (RS) Enrollment Verification Form (EVF) prior to registration each quarter.
Green River College (GRC) student email is the official communication method and is required when emailing, both to and from RS.
Students agree to read all correspondence sent by GRC.
Students are responsible for knowing which courses are required to complete their high school diploma, as well as college degree
requirements, and will seek assistance from their high school counselor and/or a GRC RS Advisor to plan their courses.
Registration and/or withdrawal from classes will follow GRC procedures and deadlines. Grades and credits earned at GRC are part of a
student’s permanent college and high school transcripts.
Parents/guardians do not have access to a student’s record, per the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974. This
includes registration records and grades, unless a student submits a signed Release of Information Form to the RS Office.
GRC is on a quarterly academic calendar that does not align with high school calendar (i.e., start/end of school year and breaks).
Class attendance is mandatory and absence may result in withdrawal from a class or negatively affect a student’s grade. If absence is
anticipated, students must contact the instructor for potential arrangements, if allowed (this applies to online courses as well).
Students must comply with all GRC policy and procedures and those outlined in GRC’s Student Code of Conduct.
Participation in the RS Program is limited to up to six quarters (two academic years), beginning fall quarter of a student’s junior year and
ending spring quarter of a student’s senior year.
Cost of Attending GRC College Through RS
The following must be paid by published deadlines (typically one month before the quarter starts) to avoid being dropped from classes or
blocked from registration:
o Tuition for any course below college-level, i.e. <100 level & READ 104, or that exceeds approved credit limit per the EVF.
o Student-voted and class fees.
Books, supplies and transportation are the student’s responsibility. Please contact the RS Office for information regarding the Fee Waiver
and Book Loan Program, eligibility and steps to apply.
Grades and Academic Standards
The GRC Academic Standards Policy requires satisfactory academic progress by:
o Maintaining at least a 2.0 quarterly and cumulative grade point average, and
o Completing at least 75% of the credits enrolled each quarter.
Failure to meet academic standards may result in a registration block and the necessity to meet with an advisor.
Dismissal from the RS Program will occur upon the third quarter of not meeting Academic Standards.
Students with concerns about how their grade was calculated, or how course policies were applied should follow GRC’s Instruction
Student Complaint Process (faculty are not permitted to share information with family members, or other non-GRC third parties).
Students are responsible for knowing their grades and academic status each quarter. Academic performance may have an impact on a
student’s ability to graduate from high school in a timely manner, as well as eligibility for financial aid after high school.
Student and Parent/Guardian Agreement
My parent/guardian and I understand that I am expected to participate fully in all course activities, including labs and field trips, and give
permission to do so. I understand that a college course may give exposure to alternative viewpoints and may include material of an adult
nature. Additionally, social interaction with individuals of all ages and backgrounds may occur.
My parent/guardian and I agree to comply with the above guidelines required for participating in the RS Program at GRC
.
Student Signature ______________________________________________________ Date_______________
Parent/Guardian Signature _______________________________________________ Date_______________
This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by contacting Disability Support Services at 253-833-9111, ext. 2631; TTY 253-288-3359; or by email at
dss@greenriver.edu. Green River College in an equal opportunity educator and employer. Learn more at 222.greenriver.edu/accessibility.
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Student
Student Name:
Last Name
Home Phone:
Email Address:
Responsible Parent/Guardian:
College:
Attachment B
Running Start Enrollment Verification Form
Check if this is a revision
First Name MI
New Student
Cell Phone:
Returning Student
SSID#:
Student Enrolled in Multiple Colleges
Spring Quarter Eligibility Adjustment
Form (SQEAF) attached.
College SID #:
Free and Reduced-Price Lunch (FRPL) Status
Running Start Funding Limit Table
Students who are FRPL eligible may receive tuition and fee waivers from a college.
Available
Enrolled High School
Is the student currently eligible for FRPL? Yes No HS Counselor Initials:
College
The parent or guardian signature below provides permission to share FRPL eligibility status only with the
Max
Running Start college for the purpose of ensuring access to tuition and/or fee waivers. Choosing not to
Weekly
Max
FTE
Allowed
sign the consent will not affect the student’s eligibility for access to Running Start or free and reduced-
Minutes *
Credits
price meals or free milk. The individuals and programs receiving the information will not share the
FTE
information with any other entity or program.
0 - 341 0.00 - 0.20 1.00 15
High School Counselor & Running Start Advisor/Rep
Student & Parent/Guardian
Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:
342 - 457 0.21 - 0.27 0.93 14
School Yr: College Term: College Quarter College Semester
458 - 557 0.28 - 0.33 0.87 13
558 - 674 0.34 - 0.40 0.80 12
High School:
Fall, Winter, Spring Qtr. / 1st or 2nd sem.
675 - 790 0.41 - 0.47 0.73 11
District: Grade Level: Jr Sr 5th Yr Sr
791 - 890 0.48 - 0.53 0.67 10
891 -1,007 0.54 - 0.60 0.60
10
For the college term
Δ
above, the student will be enrolled in high school and skill center
1,008 - 1,123 0.61 - 0.67 0.53 8
classes equaling full-time equivalent (FTE). Student may register for a maximum
1,124 - 1,223 0.68 - 0.73 0.47 7
of college credits, without incurring college tuition costs, based on the above stated
1,224 - 1,340 0.74 - 0.80 0.40 6
high school/skill center FTE.
1,341 - 1,456 0.81 - 0.87 0.33 5
Comments:
1,457 - 1,556 0.88 - 0.93 0.27 4
1,557 or more 0.94 - 1.00 0.20 3
Recommended Running Start Classes:
College Course (Dept. & Number)
# of College Credits
# of HS Credits
=
=
=
=
Signature of High School Counselor Date Signature of College Running Start Advisor/Rep Date
High School Counselor Printed Name Phone Number College Running Start Advisor/Rep Printed Name Phone Number
I understand that:
The student is responsible for understanding when his or her choice of schedule will result in tuition charges. If the student enrolls for more high school and
college credits than are identified in the Running Start State Funding Limit Table, the student is responsible for:
1) paying all college tuition and fees associated with exceeding the college credits identified in the table; or
2) withdrawing from the excess college or high school course(s).
The student is required to pay any class/lab fees charged for college classes.
Enrollment in specific college classes cannot be guaranteed even if the classes are needed to fulfill high school graduation requirements.
To add/withdraw from a course, the student must complete the college Add/Drop process by the college deadline and notify the high school counselor.
The student is responsible for ensuring that college courses completed as part of the Running Start program will meet high school graduation requirements.
If the student plans to transfer, it is the student’s responsibilitiy to determine college admissions policies/deadlines and whether credits will transfer.
The student and parent’s signatures below provide permission for the high school and college to share the Running Start student’s academic records, which
can include the student’s grades, billing, registration, and attendance records regardless of whether FERPA rights belong to the student or parents.
After completing the college coursework, students are responsible for requesting offical college transcripts through the college’s registrar office.
I acknowledge that I have read and understand both sides of this form, and will comply with the conditions of Running Start participation and the expectations
of college course enrollment.
Student Signature (REQUIRED) Date Parent/Guardian Signature (REQUIRED) Date
FORM SPI 1674 (8/2019) This is a two page form, with the details and instructions printed on page 2. Questions: Students & Parents contact local high school; High school & college staff, call OSPI at 360-725-6300.
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Key
* Weekly Minutes based on high school bell schedule.
For community and technical colleges only, students qualifying for 0.60 FTE
college enrollment and registered for exactly 10 credits, will be granted a 1
credit waiver for the 10th credit. For four-year baccalaureate colleges, students
who qualify for 0.60 FTE may only register for 9 credits.
A student enrolled in both high school and skill center classes and claimed for
more than a combined 1.0 FTE qualifies for 0.20 Running Start FTE. When a
student is enrolled in both the high school and skill center and taking less than
1.0 FTE, the standard Running Start calculation applies.
Δ For the fall college quarter and students enrolled in a high school with a
trimester schedule, use the student’s first trimester schedule. For the winter
college quarter and students enrolled in a high school with a semester schedule,
use the student’s second semester schedule.
Available for meeting district, charter school, or tribal compact school’s
graduation requirements only (WAC 392-169-055(4)).
PURPOSE: The RSEVF ensures that a student’s monthly enrollment does not exceed
the allowable combined 1.20 full-time equivalent (FTE) limitation. This form
provides the college the FTE available for Running Start enrollment, provides the
high school with the enrolled colleges classes, and notifies the student and their
parents/guardians if tuition charges will occur.
The RSEVF is required to be completed each college term for each student enrolling
in college classes through the Running Start program, including home-based and
private school students. Students attending more than one college for any college
term are required to have a separate RSEVF for each college. When a student will
be attending multiple colleges, the appropriate box in the upper right hand corner
of the RSEVF must be checked.
If the student’s high school or college enrollment changes during the college term, a
revised RSEVF must be completed and the appropriate box in the upper right hand
corner of the RSEVF must be checked.
FTE AND ANNUAL AVERAGE FTE (AAFTE) LIMITATIONS: Running Start students may
not be claimed for a combined high school and college enrollment that exceeds 1.20
FTE for any month except in limited cases for December and January. Neither the
high school nor college enrollment can individually exceed 1.00 FTE, except for
students enrolled in a high school and skill center.
When a student is enrolled in both a high school and a skill center and claimed for
more than a combined 1.0 FTE, the available Running Start enrollment is limited to a
0.20 FTE. When a student’s combined high school and skill center enrollment is less
than 1.0 FTE, the standard Running Start calculation applies.
This 1.20 FTE limitation applies to the annual average FTE (AAFTE), where a Running
Start student may not be claimed for a combined high school and college
enrollment that exceeds 1.20 AAFTE for the school year. High school and skill center
AAFTE is the 10-month average of the FTE reported for the months September
through June. Running Start AAFTE is the 9-month average of the FTE reported for
the months October through June.
Students that exceed the 1.20 FTE or AAFTE may be charged tuition by the college
for the credits in excess of this limitation.
EXCEPTIONS WHEN STUDENT’S MONTHLY FTE CAN EXCEED 1.20: For high schools
on a trimester calendar, when the high school second trimester and the college fall
quarter overlaps in December, a Running Start student can be claimed for more
than a 1.20 FTE for the month of December only. When planning for the fall college
quarter, counselors should use the first trimester to determine the available FTE for
fall quarter.
For high schools on a semester calendar, when the high school first semester and
the college winter quarter overlaps in January, a Running Start student can be
claimed for more than a 1.20 FTE for the month of January only. When planning for
the winter college quarter, counselors should use the second semester to
determine the available FTE for winter quarter.
When a student who is claimed for more than a 1.20 FTE in either the month of
December or January for the reasons above, the student may be subject to a
reduced FTE or to paying tuition for the spring college quarter, if the 1.20 AAFTE
would be exceeded. Completion of the Spring Quarter Eligibility Adjustment Form
(SQEAF) will identify students at risk of exceeding the 1.20 AAFTE and will calculate
the reduced available FTE for the spring quarter. For students whose spring quarter
available FTE is reduced, a completed SQEAF must be attached to the spring quarter
RSEVF and the appropriate box in the upper right hand corner of the RSEVF must be
checked. Students attending more than one college for the spring quarter must
have the SQEAF attached to each college’s RSEVF.
For more information refer to the annual bulletin regarding the 1.20 Running Start
FTE limitation.
FERPA STATEMENT: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 provides
that FERPA rights transfer from the parent to a student who is at least 18 and/or
who has enrolled in a college, even while still enrolled in high school. Students 18
and older and/or who have enrolled at a college must give permission in writing to
the college in which they have enrolled in Running Start classes for another
individual to speak to the college staff about their Running Start academic records,
which could include grades, billing, attendance, and registration records.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE RSEVF
STUDENT SECTION: The RSEVF begins with the student completing the first section
of the form. Students who are under the age of 18 at the beginning of the college
term, must provide their parent/guardian information. The student’s high school
student identification number (SSID) is available at the high school guidance office.
If the student does not know their college student identification number (SID), refer
to earlier completed RSEVFs. If the student is new to the program, the college SID is
available on the processed college application.
HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR & RUNNING START ADVISOR/REP SECTION:
The high school counselor and Running Start advisor or representative complete this
section.
Free and Reduced-Price Lunch (FRPL) Status: The high school counselor would
check the appropriate box indicating if the student is eligible for FRPL. The
counselor will initial certifying the accuracy of this statement and the
parent/guardian will provide their signature and date when the answer is “Yes.”
School Year: Indicate the school year during which courses will be taken.
College Term: Select the college term that the student will be enrolling in. For
colleges on a quarter calendar, indicate which quarter Fall, Winter, or Spring. For
colleges on a semester calendar, indicate which semester 1st or 2nd.
High School and School District: Fill in the student’s primary high school and
resident school district. If the student is enrolled in a charter school or tribal
compact school, leave “School District” field blank.
Grade Level: Indicate the student’s grade level. Students in 11th and 12th grade are
eligible to enroll in a Running Start program. Fifth year seniors are limited to only
taking Running Start classes that will fulfill the student’s district, charter school, or
tribal compact school’s graduation requirements only, pursuant to WAC 392-169-
055(4) and must have participated in Running Start during their 11th or 12th grade
year.
Determining the Student’s High School FTE: FTE in high school and skill center
classes is calculated based on a class’s weekly enrolled minutes and eligible passing
time. One thousand, six hundred and sixty five (1,665) weekly minutes equal 1.0
FTE. Refer to the high school and skill center master bell schedule available at the
registrar or business administration office for the exact weekly minutes and the FTE
for each class. Add the FTE for each enrolled class to determine the student’s total
high school and skill center FTE.
Determining the Student’s Available Running Start FTE: Running Start FTE is based
on the enrolled college credits. Fifteen college credits equal 1.0 FTE. Use the
Running Start Funding Limit Table on the front page to determine a student’s
available Running Start FTE. Find the row with the student’s high school and skill
center FTE. Refer to the Max FTE column to determine a student’s maximum
Running Start FTE. The Max Credits column converts the maximum Running Start
FTE to Running Start credits.
Recommended Running Start Classes: The student, with the help of the high school
counselor and Running Start advisor or representative, should fill out the requested
college courses. The high school equivalency portion of the table can be completed
by the student if an official high school list of equivalencies is available. Otherwise,
this section is completed by the high school counselor.
Signatures of High School Counselor and Running Start Advisor or Representative:
Both the high school counselor and Running Start advisor/representative should
review the form for accuracy, enter their printed name, date, phone number, and
signature.
STUDENT & PARENT/GUARDIAN SECTION: The student and parents should review
the completed form for accuracy and understanding, then sign and date the
acknowledgement at the bottom of the form. Students 18 and older are not
required to provide a parent signature.
DISTRIBUTION OF RSEVF AND RECORDS RETENTION: Copies of the completed form
should be retained by both the high school and college. The original form is kept by
the student and their parent or guardian.
Advising Syllabus for Running Start Students
greenriver.edu/runningstart • (253) 288-3380 • 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn, WA 98092
Mission Statement: Running Start engages a diverse population of students in their educational and career planning through holistic
and responsive advising.
To allow for successful planning and graduation, it is important students are aware of expectations of themselves at Green River
College and their advisor, and are an active participant in the planning process. To be an active participant in my education,
I, _________________________________________________________, will strive to obtain the following learning outcomes:
Printed Student Name
Self-management: Students will be able to set and monitor progress toward the achievement of personal and academic
goals, manage stress, control impulses, and persevere in overcoming obstacles.
Self-awareness: Student will be able to recognize their areas of growth, describe their interests, values, and accurately
assess their strengths as they relate to their career and educational goals.
Responsible Decision-Making: In making decisions, students will consider ethical standards, safety concerns, respect for
others, and the consequences of their various courses of action. They will apply these decision-making skills in academic
and social situations.
Relationship Skills: Student will be able to establish and maintain healthy and rewarding relationships with peers,
instructors, advisors, family, and friends, based around cooperation. They will be able to constructively prevent, manage,
and resolve interpersonal conflict, as well as seek help when needed.
Social Awareness: Student will be able to take the perspective of others and empathize. Student will also be able to seek
out and appropriately use family, school, and community resources as needed.
Student Responsibilities
Advisor Responsibilities
Be an active learner by participating fully in the advising
experience through sharing goals and asking questions.
It is your responsibility to register on time for your classes.
Attend your advising appointments; failure to attend 3 times
without 24 hours’ notice will result in penalty.
Work with your parent/guardian, advisor, instructor, community
resources, and/or high school counselor as needed for additional
support.
Be prepared for advising sessions by researching degree
requirements, pre-requisites, and transfer information.
Complete all “to-do” items and/or recommendations from your
advisor.
Become knowledgeable about college programs, policies, and
procedures.
Set SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and
Timely) goals that you would like to achieve academically and
personally.
Accept responsibility for your decisions.
Ask guiding questions to help the student discover their
passion and career/education direction.
Maintain confidentiality pursuant to FERPA.
Be knowledgeable about graduation requirements, academic
policies, and procedures.
Collaborate with student to ensure academic success.
Collaborate with student to facilitate comprehensive student
support.
Assist in understanding the benefits of higher education.
Encourage and support development of the skills necessary to
attain educational plans.
Assist in identifying and using relevant college resources.
Empower students to develop the skills needed to successfully
enter and thrive in a variety of work environments.
Be accessible via phone, email, drop-ins, and by appointment,
while responding to students in a timely manner.
Student Signature: ______________________________ Student ID # _______________________ Date: ________________
Using the framework from The Collaborative for Academic Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) Last Updated: 01/19
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RUNNING START
FEE WAIVER AND BOOK LOAN PROGRAM APPLICATION
greenriver.edu/RunningStart 253-288-3380 12401 SE 320
th
Street Auburn, WA 98092
Student Name:______ ___________________________ Cell Phone:_________________ GRC SID#:_________________
The Fee Waiver and Book Loan Program is available to eligible Running Start (RS) students for the purpose of assistance
with textbooks and waiver of student-voted fees during participation in RS. Students can document eligibility by any of
the following methods. Check the box next to the eligibility method that applies to you.
I have received notification that I am eligible for the Free and Reduced Meals Program in my school district within
the last 5 years. Submit school district verification of free or reduced lunch eligibility.
I am currently receiving public assistance from a state or federal program. Attach a copy of evidence. Examples
include a Medical Identification Card (medical coupon or Basic Health Plan), TANF benefits statement, Basic Food
statement, HUD Housing Award Letter, WIC Coupon, DSHS approval letter (your name must appear on the
documentation provided). Contact the RS office if you have something not on the list for us to consider.
I am a Foster Youth or have McKinney-Vento status. Provide a signed statement from your caseworker or high
school counselor as documentation. Documentation must be on letterhead.
I am a College Bound Scholarship student. Provide certificate of approval.
My family income is less than 200% of the 2020 Annual Federal Poverty Level published in the Federal Register and
noted below. Provide a copy of the first two pages of parent’s/guardian’s most recent tax return, e.g. IRS 1040
(your name must appear on the documentation provided).
Household Size
Gross Income
1
Less than 25,520
2
Less than 34,480
3
Less than 43,440
4
Less than 52,400
For each additional member
of the household,
add 8,960
Student Agreement and Responsibilities
I am applying for the Fee Waiver and Book Loan Program for RS and have attached the required documentation (see
above). I understand I will be notified via my GRC student email if my application is approved, denied or incomplete,
along with additional information regarding the details of the program and book assistance availability.
I understand the Fee Waiver and Book Loan Program covers only GRC student-voted fees and assistance with books;
not all books can/will be provided.
I acknowledge will be responsible for books not provided through the program, optional books, supplies and online
access codes. I am also responsible for individual class fees and tuition for below 100-level classes.
St
udent Signature:__________________________________________________________Date:_______________________
The deadline for submitting this form to RS is the Friday before the first day of the quarter. Submitting this form is not retroactive
the previous quarters. Eligibility is valid for the duration of RS enrollment.
This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by contacting Disability Support Services at 253-833-9111, ext. 2631; TTY 253-288-3359; or by email at dss@greenriver.edu.
Green River College is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Learn more at www.greenriver.edu/accessibility.
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