STEP Eligibility

• Must currently be receiving SNAP benefits
• Must not be on TANF
• Must be interested in pursuing training and/or educational opportunities
• Make an appointment 

Career Technical Education (CTE) Programs & Degrees

If you're pursuing a certificate, AAS degree, or license/certification exam, STEP can help with-

• Success coaching dedicated to provide academic and personal support, connecting you to resources
• Gap funding to assist with required CTE certificate or degree program expenses-
  
  • Tuition and fees
  • Textbooks
  • Tools
  • Certification exams
  • Transportation

GED, GED-Spanish, ABE & ESOL

STEP can help you as you continue your education and development-

• Personalized coaching and advising
• Help paying for classes, books, testing & transportation

Applying for SNAP Benefits

Find more information about SNAP eligibility. 

Complete an online application for SNAP benefits.

• If you need assistance completing your online application, call 1-855-626-2050, Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm.
• Find your local DHS SNAP office

Related Links

• All In: Student Pathways Forward podcast. Featuring Oregon community college students shaping education/workforce policy
• Chemeketa/Community Resources (housing, utilities, childcare, etc.)

Resources for Community Partners

• Email us to request Chemeketa STEP materials or a presentation
• Download a STEP program flyer for display 

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

USDA Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) Nondiscrimination Statements

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: USDA Food and Nutrition Service, 1320 Braddock Place, Room 334, Alexandria, VA 22314; or (2) email: FNSCIVILRIGHTSCOMPLAINTS@usda.gov.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.