You started college. Now finish up tuition-FREE. The MATC Promise gives eligible adults with some college the opportunity to retrain, retool and level up with a college degree — tuition-FREE.
75 Credits Tuition-Free. Zero Excuses Not to Finish Your Degree
The MATC Promise provides eligible adults up to 75 credits of free tuition – after other scholarships and grants are applied – to complete an in-demand associate degree or technical diploma. So, if you’ve been putting off going back to college, now’s the time to put your degree back on track
Go Back to a School That's Got Your Back
Maybe you didn’t finish college last time. But maybe your college didn’t give you the support you needed. The MATC Promise provides you with the help — advisors, career counselors, and more — to stay on track to graduate and connect to a career.
Bounce Back with Flexible Class Options and Start Dates
Take classes online, on-campus or a hybrid of both. Take classes at night, on weekends, or on your lunch break. You can even start your courses in June, August, September, or October. MATC is the school for people with busy lives who need flexible options with 12- and 8-week courses available.
Proud to be Milwaukee's Alternative
High-quality education, low-cost tuition, small classes, and flexible options. Oh yeah, we’re the alternative to the way Milwaukee goes to — and pays for — college.
Are You Eligible for Free Tuition?
Are you 24 years or older as of December 31, 2023 and live in the MATC district?
Do you have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $7,000 or less based on federal student aid application?
Have you earned at least six college credits but have not earned an associate or bachelor’s degree?
Have you last attended college in May 2022 or earlier?
Enroll in at least 6 college-level credits by our financial aid census date toward a program linked to a top 50 in-demand career.