Youth ages 16 to 21 may participate in BFET programs if they receive Basic Food benefits independently or through their parent’s case. Youth 16 years and older do not require parental consent to participate in BFET.
BFET cannot assist Youth in completing secondary education or High School Equivalency (HSE) classes (see High School Equivalency section). Youth may participate in vocational education programs if they have received or are in the process of receiving their HSE.
If participating in Vocational Education (BG) documentation of current HSE/GED, Running Start participation, or completion date is required before opening the BG component.