For Adults

THE MATC PROMISE FOR ADULTS

Priority Deadline: DECEMBER 4, 2020

Final Deadline: JANUARY 8, 2021

Ready to get started? Complete the interest form! Learn more about the program — including criteria and the application process — below.

Interest Form

  • Eligible students earn up to 75 credits of free tuition — after other scholarships and grants are applied – to complete an in-demand associate degree or technical diploma. See matc.edu/promise for eligible programs.
  • Students receive support to stay on track to graduate and connect to a career
  • Get connected to an in-demand career in as little as one to two years — or start a four-year degree
  • Eligible students can continue on to a bachelor's degree through a total of 35+ four-year partner colleges and universities.

To participate you must:

☑ MEET ACADEMIC AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. ELIGIBLE STUDENTS:

  • Are 24 years or older as of December 31, 2020 and live in the MATC district
  • Have an expected family contribution (EFC) of $5,700 or less based on federal student aid application (if you are in default on one or more prior student loans, you must apply by the priority deadline)
  • Have earned at least six college credits but have not earned an associate or bachelor’s degree
  • Have been out of college for at least two years

 ☑ COMPLETE THESE STEPS BY THE December 4, 2020 DEADLINE TO HEAR BACK SOONER; JAnuary 8, 2021 IS THE FINAL DEADLINE FOR Spring 2021:

  • Apply to MATC at matc.edu/apply. Use the promo code Matc! if you want to pay your application fee at a later date. You’ll get your MATC student ID number when you’re done.
  • Complete a Promise interest form — and use your new student ID number
  • Apply for Financial Aid at fafsa.gov
  • Provide Your Official High School and College Transcripts
    Mail to:
    MATC Admissions
    700 West State Street
    Milwaukee, WI 53233
    Or visit the Admissions Center at any MATC campus

 ☑ REGISTER FOR CLASSES:

Enroll in at least six college-level credits linked to a top 50 in-demand career

Deadline to register for Spring classes is MATC's financial aid census date in February 2021.

How do I stay in the program?

  • Enroll in at least six credits each Fall and Spring semester
  • Earn at least a 2.0 semester GPA and complete 67% of credits attempted in the semester
  • Complete a FAFSA® annually

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO GET STARTED

Contact your MATC high school recruiter:  414-297-6668 or matcpromise@matc.edu

or attend an MATC Live! session (link)

VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS FOR CONTINUING OR NEWLY ACCEPTED PROMISE STUDENTS

Hours: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

414-297-6149 or promisesupport@matc.edu 

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