SNAP Employment and Training

Student Eligibility

• Be an eligible SNAP recipient;
• Be a South Dakota resident; and 
• Be enrolled in an approved WDTC course or program.

Covered Costs

The SNAP Employment and Training program funding covers Western Dakota Technical College's tuition and fees for approved courses and programs.

Additional Assistance 

Additional assistance through the South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) may be available to help cover education-related costs that will promote a student’s success in their program. Examples include transportation expenses, tools, uniforms, etc.

How it Works

Follow These Steps:

1. SELECT PROGRAM

   Select one of the approved SNAP E&T program options.
   
   

2. APPLY TO WESTERN DAKOTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE

   Complete the WDTC application.
    

3. APPLY FOR FEDERAL FUNDING

   Contact the Financial Aid office.
   
   

4. VERIFY

   Once your application has been processed, an Admissions representative and the South Dakota Department of Social Services will verify eligibility. Students that are not currently eligible for SNAP will be sent an application to complete. The SNAP application can also be completed online.
   
   

5. COMPLETE WDTC REGISTRATION

   
   

6. BILLING

   WDTC will bill The South Dakota Department of Social Services directly.
   
   

7. WORK WITH YOUR CASE MANAGERS

   DSS and WDTC will provide case managers to ensure that participants enrolled in SNAP E&T receive the supports and services they need to successfully complete their education program and transition into employment. 

Business & Computers

Bookkeeping
Business - Hospitality
Business Office Professional

Construction &
Manufacturing

Construction Technology
Plumbing Technology
Precision Machining Technology
Welding and Fabrication

Health Sciences

Health Information Management
Medical Assisting
Phlebotomy/Laboratory Assistant

Professional Truck Driving

Professional Truck Driving

Specialty Courses

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)