The Basic Food Employment and Training (BFET) program provides aid to LWTech students receiving federal Basic Food Assistance (food stamps) from the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS).
Students on BFET may receive:
You may be eligible to participate in the BFET program at LWTech if you:
Basic Food Assistance provides funding to help pay for food expenses and is an eligibility requirement for the BFET program. Many students qualify for food assistance, but do not apply. The combination of Basic Food, BFET, and Financial Aid can help students pay for education and living expenses while attending LWTech. You may qualify if your income falls within the following ranges:
The Food Benefits application is available online through Washington Connection. For assistance in applying for Basic Food Assistance, please watch the "Applying for Food Benefits" video below or contact the BFET coordinator.
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LWTech Career Services assists students with job search, and career planning, as well as providing a variety of workshops, training, and events to support students, graduates, and community members.
Student Success Workshops and resources are free and available to all LWTech students. The offered workshops cover a variety of topics related to student success.
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.
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How to Apply for Food Benefits
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