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The MATC Promise means free tuition for eligible students

The Class of 2025 application is now closed. Stay tuned for a Class of 2026 application!

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.

Eligible students can qualify for free tuition after other scholarships and grants are applied.

What does last dollar mean?  Promise only covers tuition charges remaining after other financial aid grants or other scholarships are applied.  For example, if your charges are $2,000 and your financial aid is $1,000 - your remaining balance paid by Promise would be $1,000.  If your full tuition is covered by financial aid, no Promise funds would be required.

New for the Class of 2025:

  • Students in technical diploma programs can receive up to 4 semesters of Promise eligibility
  • Students in associate degree programs can receive up to 7 semesters of Promise eligibility

The cost of books, program fees and equipment are not covered by the Promise program.
View the list of eligible programs (link).

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 completion programs at Lakeland University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Bucky’s Tuition Promise
  • Guaranteed admission agreements with Marquette University, UW-Madison, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, and over 30 more four-year partner colleges and universities

 

How Do I Stay in the Program?

  • Enroll in at least 9 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 and continue to be eligible for federal Pell grants

 

Your scholarship or grant may be taxable if used for non-educational expenses like housing, childcare, or food. Tax laws vary, so consult a tax professional to determine your specific situation. It is your responsibility to report taxable income to the IRS. 

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO GET STARTED

Contact the MATC Promise Office:

In Person: S Building - Room S110, Downtown Milwaukee Campus

By Phone or Email: 414-297-6149 or promisesupport@matc.edu 

Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Voice mailbox and email inbox are checked daily (normal response time is 24-48 hours)  

FOR PROMISE APPLICANTS

MATC PROMISE - APPEALS

If you were not accepted into the Promise or disqualified after starting the program and believe this was in error, MATC offers an appeals process. To streamline the process, please provide detailed answers to the questions when you can. Please note that we may ask for records that confirm information you provide. These appeals are reviewed regularly by the college.

Promise Appeal form for both HS and Adult programs (link)