Basic Food, Employment, & Training (BFET) Program

The Basic Food Employment and Training program at Clark College is a federally funded program, designed to help remove barriers and provide students with access to education and skills training opportunities.

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Students who qualify for the BFET Program may be eligible to receive:

• Assistance with tuition, books and mandatory fees
• Assistance with testing, licensing, and certification costs (pending availability of funds)
• Childcare assistance through Working Connections/Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
• Eligibility for federal food benefits, if you were previously denied due to school attendance or the 20 hour/week work requirement
• Educational advising and personal support
• Additional community resources and funding options to overcome barriers
• Job search assistance and employment retention services

Program Eligibility criteria:

• Completion of the FAFSA or WASFA
• Receiving or are eligible to receive food assistance. In Washington State, this is called Basic Food ("food benefits," "food stamps," EBT, or SNAP).
• Enrollment in courses with the intent to begin employment upon completion.
  • Transitional Studies, including CAP, ESL, HS21+, and GED
  • Professional/Technical programs including AAT, AAS, CP, CC, CA
  • AA Degrees with an employment goal
  • AST Degrees with an employment goal
• Enrolled in Clark College in required classes toward the declared major.
• Not receiving TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families).
  • Receiving TANF provides eligibility for school tuition, fees, and books through the WorkFirst program.

Food Benefits

Apply for food benefits through DSHS:

www.washingtonconnection.org

Connect with the Basic Food Employment & Training (BFET) Office:

Virtual: Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Gaiser Hall #215: Monday-Wednesday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Call: 360-992-2321

Email: bfet@clark.edu

Apply for BFET here: Workforce Education Services Application

After you have completed the application, schedule a virtual or in-person intake appointment.

• • Select an appointment with Cheyanne Pfeifer if you believe you are also eligible for Worker Retraining. 
  • Select an appointment with Lora Jenkins if you believe you are also eligible for Opportunity Grant or Passport to College. 
  • Select an appointment with Tanya Potter if you are also receiving TANF or cash assistance from DSHS. 
  • Select an appointment with Zeke Wells if you would also like to be a part of the Re-Entry Program. 
  • Select an appointment with Victoria Walters if none of the above apply, or if you are unsure.