MATC Promise Plus scholarship empowers Milwaukee students to succeed
Through the MATC Promise Plus Scholarship, Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) supports all high school graduates (including GED, HSED and Adult High School finishers) and adults who attended college but never finished.
Here’s what the scholarship covers:
After other financial aid grants and scholarships are applied, eligible students will receive tuition assistance and funds for required books and materials that are purchased through the MATC Bookstore. (MATC Bookstore amounts are based on the number of enrolled credits.)
Who is eligible?
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Have earned a high school diploma and never attended college or attended and were enrolled for at least six college-level credits. If you attended college and earned some credits, your last enrollment date must have been before July 31, 2025 (i.e. any enrollment Fall 2025, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026 will make an applicant ineligible).
- Live in a low-income household (below 200% of federal poverty level).
- Be enrolled in at least nine college-level program credits towards an eligible program as of the July 31, 2026 deadline.
- Have not already earned an associate degree or higher from any college or university.
- Returning students must be in good academic standing.
- Please note that this is not a first-come, first served application. There is a preference for associate degree-seeking students.
Here’s how to apply by the July 31, 2026, deadline:
- Complete the Promise application (link)
- Apply to MATC (matc.edu/apply) if new to MATC.
- Submit a 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is required of all applicants.
- Submit the following items to MATC Admissions (Questions? Email apply@matc.edu)
- Official college transcripts (required only if you have not earned at least 6 college level credits at MATC)
- For those who have never attended college, final transcripts or official GED certificate or HSED diploma
- Once you have been accepted, register for nine or more college-level program credits towards an eligible program at MATC.
Please note:
- Technical diploma students can receive up to four semesters of Promise support (if tuition charges remain after other financial aid is applied).
- Associate degree students can receive up to seven semesters of Promise support (if tuition charges remain after other financial aid is applied)
How do I stay in the program?
- Enroll in and complete at least nine credits each Fall and Spring semester (summer optional)
- Earn at least a 2.0 semester GPA and complete 67% of credits attempted in the semester
- Complete a FAFSA® annually (link)
- Continue to meet income requirements
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
Visit the MATC Promise Support Office
Student Center (S Building)
Room S110
Downtown Milwaukee Campus
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
414-297-6149 or promisesupport@matc.edu |
Voice mailbox and email inbox are checked daily (normal response time is 24-48 hours)