Financial Aid
For additional help, contact the Financial aid Office at (616) 234-4030.
Where do I pay my tuition bill?
Tuition can be paid through the MyBill tile on the online center through your MyGRCC account. View the Paying Tuition video or read more about paying tuition.
When is my tuition due?
Tuition is due based on the date you enrolled in your class.
How can I apply for FAFSA?
View studentaid.gov for more information and to access the application.
How can I apply for scholarships?
You can submit a single application through the Academic Works tile in your MyGRCC account.
Registering
For additional help, contact the student services at (616) 234-3300.
How do I drop a class?
In the Add/Drop classes tile of the online center and on the left side of the screen, there is a tab that says Drop Classes. This is where you can select the class you want to drop and then drop it. For more information, check out the walkthrough video.
Where do I register for classes?
New students will register for classes at their Advising and Registration session. Otherwise, you can register for your classes through the online center under the Add/Drop classes tile.
You can then click on class search and enroll and find the class you need either by using the course code, class name, or lecture number.
How do I see which classes I’m enrolled in?
To see which classes you are enrolled in, go into the Add/Drop classes tile in your Online Center. Once there, click on the tab on the left side of the page called View My Classes and choose the semester you want to view. The classes you are enrolled in for that semester should show up on your screen. If they do not, make sure you are fully enrolled in them or contact our IT department at (616) 234-4357.
How do I sign up for IRW 101 and EN 101 together?
The IRW 099 and EN 101 classes have to correspond with each other.
How do I sign up for ARW 100 and EN 101 together?
The ARW 100 and EN 101 classes have to correspond with each other.
If a class is in my shopping cart, am I enrolled?
No. If you have any classes in the shopping cart, you are not fully enrolled. Classes will show up in your View My Classes tab once you have fully enrolled in them.
Advising
For additional help, contact the Advising Office at (616) 234-3900
I want to transfer to a specific college, which classes should I take?
To transfer to a specific college, you will need to consult an advisor and follow the articulation agreement on their website (if available).
Who is my advisor?
You can view who your advisor is in Navigate. Once in Navigate, choose the Appointments tab on the left side and then click on the My Team button.
How do I schedule an advising appointment?
Please note that students must go through an orientation session before being able to meet with an advisor. You will do this through your Navigate account.
Student Life
For more information, contact the Student Life Office at (616) 234-4160.
What is a RaiderCard?
A RaiderCard is your key to GRCC. It is an ID that also allows you to pay for parking, borrow books and technology, access buildings and more.
Technical Difficulties
For additional help, contact the IT Office at (616) 234-4357.
What is the login information for my student email?
Your student email uses the same login information as your MyGRCC account. This means that your email address will be your MyGRCC username with @email.grcc.edu and your password will be the same as your MyGRCC password.
Why aren’t there any results when I type in my course code in the search bar?
One reason may be that the class is full or not being offered. Otherwise, it could be that there is no space between the course code and number. If there is no space in between, no results will pull up (ex: EN101 vs. EN 101).
Why can’t I sign up for a math class?
Before you are able to register for a math course, you have to have either met the prerequisite for the class or have taken the ALEKS math placement test. If you have not taken the ALEKS test yet, view the ALEKS placement test video on how to take your test.
It says there’s an orientation hold on my account. How do I get rid of that?
To get rid of the orientation hold as a new student, you have to attend an Advising and Registration session either in-person or online.