FSET

How to Apply

See income chart below and additional information further down on the page to see if you qualify

Basic Food Income Limits

How much income can my household have and be eligible for Basic Food?

You may be eligible for Basic Food if your household’s income (before taxes or other deductions) is not more than the amounts listed below based on the number of people in your household:

Have income at or under the amounts below based on how often you are paid:
Household Size	Monthly	Twice Monthly	Every-Other Week	Weekly
1	$1,734	$867	$800.31	$400.15
2	$2,334	$1,167	$1,077.23	$538.62
3	$2,934	$1,467	$1,354.15	$677.08
4	$3,534	$1,767	$1,631.08	$815.54
5	$4,134	$2,067	$1,908.00	$954.00
6	$4,734	$2,367	$2,184.92	$1,092.46
7	$5,334	$2,667	$2,461.85	$1,230.92
8	$5,934	$2,967	$2,738.77	$1,369.38
9	$6,534	$3,267	$3,015.69	$1,507.85
10	$7,134	$3,567	$3,292.62	$1,646.31
Add for each person over 10	$600	$300	$276.92	$138.46

For more information about BFET on the DSHS web site, follow this link:

http://www.dshs.wa.gov/manuals/eaz/sections/FoodStampET.shtml

Additional information about BFET eligibility at EDCC:

The BFET program at EDCC determines the number of potential students each quarter and screens based on several factors: Program of interest, support services needed, and ability of the student to access other resources, including federal financial aid. BFET emphasizes a path to employment; the BFET case manager will assist in assessing employment strategies.
The BFET program emphasizes that students choose programs which provide the skills and training to enter high-demand, high-wage employment. Generally certificate programs which can be completed prior to a 2-year ATA degree are preferable. Transfer students to 4-year colleges or universities are not eligible for BFET at the present time.
ALL BFET students are required to apply for Financial Aid in order to be eligible for BFET. If a student cannot obtain financial aid, BFET can assist with tuition and books for a period of time until eligibility is gained or regained.
Support Services offered by BFET at this time: Childcare, gas cards (with proof of insurance), transfer bus tickets (for Everett or Seattle residents), EDPASS, testing fees, application fees, tuition and books*, clothing vouchers during final quarter of program (for interviews), and other emergency support as necessary (based on funding availability). On-staff job developer also available to assist with resume preparation, interview techniques, and job placement.
SCREENING AND INTAKE SCHEDULE: Begins approximately 30-45 days prior to the start of each quarter.

Detailed information on our programs

If you are interested in the BFET (Basic Food Employment Training Program) please call the BFET Information Line at 425.640.1727.