All expenses related to participating in an educational or training program.

Testing: testing may include, though not limited to, Literacy level testing, Aptitude testing, college entry exams, or skills proficiency.

Other sources of payment should always be considered prior to utilizing BFET funds, these include:

Pell Grants, SEOG, WIOA or Work Based Tuition Assistance. High schools, community colleges, and community-based organizations (CBOs) may provide no-cost tutoring for students.

Testing fee not paid if available from another free or low-cost source or necessary to enable a client to participate in a program. Requirements:

•      Part of an approved training or educational activity

•      Acceptance of an offer of employment

•      Maintain employment.

•      GED

•      License/Certification expenses

•      Union dues must be paid to secure employment or for the month of employment.

•      Testing necessary to acquire a license or certification but not included in a license fee. Example: Food Handler’s Card, Nursing Assistant Certification.

Course Training Registration Fees

Participants may receive assistance with tuition, lab fees, and other education related costs necessary for training connected to a BFET activity.

For course registration fees over $500, verification of registration and eJAS documentation is required that answers how training will enhance BFET participation, and when a certificate and /or degree is completed.

ID/Citizenship

•      Washington Identification Card ID

•      Birth Certificates and naturalization documentation, if required for BFET activities or employment.

Drug Tests

Only if required for employment

Fingerprinting

Only if required for employment or a background check

Permits and fees

Testing and/or securing permits needed for training or to support job search activities.

Bonding, related to additional insurance a prospective employer may need to have in order to employ an ex-offender.

Student Activity fees

Only if required to participate in class.