Need Help Paying for College While Receiving Food Benefits?
Need Help Paying for College While Receiving Food Benefits?
The Basic Food Employment and Training (BFET) program may help with:
- Tuition
- Required books and supplies
- Transportation and support services
- Childcare referrals
- Career and education support
BFET is a program for Olympic College students who receive Basic Food (SNAP/EBT) benefits and are working toward a career and job training goal.
You do not have to repay BFET funding.
Contact Us
BFET Fax: 360-475-6553
Google Voice Text: 360-362-5773
Hours
Mon. - Fri.: 8am - 4:30pm
Fri.: Student Appointments only
How to get Started
How to get Started
Enrolling into BFET at OC is easy. Complete these steps to begin the process.
- Apply to Olympic College.
- Complete BFET application.
- Complete Start Next Quarter Survey. This survey will open in a new window and will help identify if you are eligible for other grants.
Eligibility Information
Program Eligibility
The primary function of the BFET program at Olympic College is to ensure eligible students continue receiving vital services such as Basic Food Assistance and/or Childcare Subsidy while completing a program of study with the goal of future employment.
You may be eligible to participate in the OC BFET program if you:
- Are receiving or are eligible to receive Basic Food Assistance (SNAP/EBT card/Food benefits) from DSHS
- Are not receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) from DSHS
- Enrollment in courses with the intent to begin employment upon completion.
- Transitional Studies, including ESL, HS21+, and GED
- Professional/Technical programs including AAT, AAS, CP, CC, CA
- Enrolled in Olympic College in required classes toward the declared major.
- Have applied for the FAFSA/WASFA and you have turned in any additional documents required by the Financial Aid office (basic skills students do not need to complete the FAFSA/WASFA to be considered for BFET)