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THE MATC PROMISE:
FOR NEW HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES | FOR ADULTS | TO DONATE

MATC Promise for New High School Graduates


By offering free tuition for eligible students, the MATC Promise for New High School Graduates is unlocking opportunity, making college a reality for students who never thought it was possible.

Class of 2020
The MATC Promise means free tuition for eligible students.
For eligible Class of 2020 graduates, the MATC Promise will pay the tuition and program course fees for up to 75 credits, after federal and state financial grant aid has been applied. The cost of books, program fees and equipment are not covered by the Promise program. 

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 four-year degree through:

  • Promise partnership with Lakeland University
  • Bucky's Tuition Promise at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Guaranteed admission agreements with Marquette University, UW-Madison, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the University of Wisconsin-Parkside
  • Total of 35+ four-year partner colleges and universities

 

NEW: Summer courses can be covered by the MATC Promise! See below for details.

Eligible students:

  • Are eligible for federal Pell grants (your FAFSA will determine this)
  • Earn a 2.0 GPA or higher in the first semester of your senior year
  • Earn a composite ACT score of 16 or above by June 26, 2020 – students who earn a 15 can be eligible by completing a "summer bridge" program
  • Graduate from a high school in the MATC district or live in the MATC district
  • Submit final high school transcript with graduation date by June 26, 2020
  • Enroll in at least 12 credits at MATC in Fall 2020 (special exceptions may be provided)


To apply and participate, you must:

  • Complete the Promise interest application by February 7, 2020 
  • Apply for MATC admission by February 7, 2020 at matc.edu/apply 
    Students can defer the $30 application fee by using promo code: HS2020
    Apply as early as August 1, 2019
  • Complete a 2020-21 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) by February 7, 2020. (MATC’s federal school code is 003866). The 2020-21 FAFSA becomes available on October 1, 2019. 
  • Be eligible for federal Pell grants (your FAFSA will determine this) 
  • Earn a 2.0 GPA or higher in the first semester of your senior year
  • Earn a composite ACT score of 16 or higher by June 26, 2020 
  • Graduate from a high school in the MATC district or live in the MATC district
  • Submit your final high school transcript with graduation date by June 26, 2020 
  • Enroll in at least 12 credits at MATC in Fall 2020 (special exceptions may be provided)

 

To start in Summer 2020, you must also:

  • Complete a 2019-20 FAFSA by February 7, 2020 (in addition to the 2020-21 FAFSA) if you wish to take courses in Summer 2020
  • Earn a composite ACT score of 16 or higher by March 7, 2020
  • Submit transcript by March 7, 2020 (final transcript must be submitted in summer)

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact your MATC high school recruiter at 414-297-6668
   

The MATC Promise for Adults

 

Priority Deadline: 12/11/2019
 

Final Deadline: 1/8/2020
 

Apply now to get started!

 

What is the MATC Promise for Adults?

  • The MATC Promise for Adults provides eligible students up to 75 credits of free tuition – after other scholarships and grants are applied – to complete an in-demand associate degree. 
  • The Promise also provides support to help students stay on track to graduate and connect to a career.

 

Eligible students:

  • Are 24 years or older as of December 31, 2019 and live in the MATC district
  • Have an annual family income of $56,000 or less (based on federal student aid application)
  • 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
  • Enroll in at least six college-level credits by our financial aid census date toward an associate degree program linked to a top 50 in-demand career (http://www.matc.edu/promise/eligible_degrees.cfm)


How do I get started?

 

The following supplemental items are due to MATC Admissions by Wednesday, December 11, 2019 (priority) or Wednesday, January 8, 2020 (final) — contact apply@matc.edu with questions:

  • Official high school transcripts
  • Official college transcripts

 

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

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
matcpromise@matc.edu or 414-297-6668

 

Why MATC?

  • Connect to an in-demand career you’ll love in as little as one to two years and increase your earning potential through our flexible, accessible programs close to you. We also offer a less expensive path to a four-year degree through more than 35 college and university transfer partners.
  • Return with confidence: Associate degree graduates earn nearly 20% more each year than those with a high school diploma alone – and more than 90% of our graduates are employed within six months
  • Graduate without having outstanding debt with the college
  • Learn in small classes led by instructors with industry experience

 

Check out the 2019-20 MATC Catalog

This catalog is your comprehensive guide to the college.

  • General information
  • Associate Degree/Technical Diploma/Certificate information
  • Course descriptions
  • And more!
  • View/download the Catalog (pdf)
    NOTE: The catalog is optimized for viewing onscreen in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.  If you wish to print it, please note that it is 352 pages.
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