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How to Apply

BFET Getting Started Checklist:

  1. Apply online for admission to Edmonds College and take the placement tests (Optional for some programs). Prior to registering for classes, most new students will need to take math and or English Placement.  You can pursue any of our professional/technical degrees, certificates, GED, HS+, Running Start or ELA at Edmonds College. Note: 4 year College Degree, Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degrees,  Associate in Arts Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) are not eligible under BFET. To find a full list of professional/technical training programs, please visit our website . 

       Make sure your program of study is correct:

    • Using your ctcLink student ID number and account, login to ctcLink.
    • To view your program plan in ctclink, choose the “Academics” tile and then “Programs.”
    • If your program plan is not correct, submit an online request to change it. 
  2. Submit the BFET application after steps 1 & 2 above are completed. Please be sure your DSHS client ID or Social Security number is entered correctly on the application. The DSHS client ID can be found on the Basic Food award letter you received from DSHS. If you prefer to fill out a paper application, please come to Gateway Hall, 1st floor, Room 106 on Monday through Thursday between 10 a.m.-3 p.m OR by appointment.   *Note: If you need childcare or a food referral to DSHS, please include that on your bfet application and we will follow up with you for your next steps.
  3. Submit the BFET Release Clause  . The release clause is required to check/confirm your BFET eligibility.
  4. Have your academic plan completed by advising .

  5. Complete the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid  (required)— FAFSA OR WASFA . Check out deadlines for filing the FAFSA  OR WASFA (please do not complete both). Use this questionnaire to decide which application is right for you.

    Complete all your financial aid paperwork even if recent deadlines have passed. BFET can help you with tuition and book awards until financial aid is available. After you file for FAFSA OR WASFA, check with the Financial Aid office or  your financial aid status and "To Do" tasks in your Ctclink portal to determine what additional steps may be required.

Priority Deadlines

Priority deadlines are the recommended dates to apply for the BFET program .

Summer Quarter 2025 Priority Deadline: June 9, 2025

Enrolling in BFET:

If you are eligible for BFET, we will contact you via email or phone to set up an intake appointment.

Intake appointments usually begin about 30 days before the start of the quarter. If your application is incomplete or not approved, you will also be notified via the email/phone number you provided on your BFET application. Please allow up to 7-10 business days for your application to be processed.

Childcare Subsidy Eligibility: BFET offers referrals to Working Connections Childcare (WCCC). There are some additional steps — and potentially another meeting — to certify your participation for childcare. Please visit Working Connections Childcare (WCCC) for additional instructions.

Questions?

Call us at 425.640.1686 or email us at bfet@edmonds.edu
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