Basic Food, Employment, and Training (BFET)
The Basic Food, Employment & Training (BFET) program provides funding assistance with education, work training, and related support services to eligible individuals currently receiving (SNAP) DSHS federally issued Basic Food Benefits.
BFET services may include:
- Assistance with tuition
- Assistance with purchase costs of required textbooks and supplies for classes
- Transportation assistance (such as bus/transit pass)
- Educational planning and advising
BFET eligibility requirements are as follows:
- Must currently be receiving federally-issued DSHS Basic Food Assistance (SNAP).
- Cannot be receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistance from DSHS.
- Must be enrolled in an approved professional/technical program (Certificate, AAS or AAS-T) - or pursuing required pre-requisites for a prof/tech program including math/English developmental classes, or pursuing A.S or A.B transfer program (A.A programs are not eligible), or Basic Studies classes (ABE/ESL/GED/HS+).
- Must apply for federal financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid - FAFSA.
To find out if you qualify for BFET or other tuition assistance programs, take a brief survey and complete an application through Start Next Quarter (follow link below).
Take the free Start Next Quarter survey. There is no obligation to follow through. Your responses remain anonymous unless you decide you want to do more. If you pre-qualify, you will be invited to attend a free education planning workshop where we will confirm your eligibility and help you determine your next steps.