Promise Plus Application

Promise Plus Application - Fall 2026
Please read all information below regarding the deadlines & criteria for MATC's Promise Plus Scholarship Program:

To start Fall 2026, complete the following by July 31, 2026:

1. MATC Promise Plus Interest Application (this form)

2. MATC Application:

>New to MATC? Apply to the college here: MATC Program Application

>Returning to MATC after a year or more away? Please complete the application for readmission: Readmission Application

3. 2026-27 Financial Aid Application: FAFSA.gov

4. Submit Supplemental 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)

5. Register for 9+ college-level credits towards your Promise-eligible program

To be eligible for the MATC Promise Plus Program, a student must meet all of the following criteria:

Have earned a high school dipolma and never attended college

OR

Have already earned at least 6 college-level credits. If previous college-level credits have been earned, then must not have been enrolled in college since July 31, 2025 (ie any enrollment Fall 2025, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026 will make an applicant ineligible)
1. Be Financial Aid eligible or live in a low-income household (Below 200% of federal poverty level)
2. Graduate from a high school in the MATC District or live in the MATC District. This includes students completing their General Education Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Dipolma (HSED) or MATC's Adult High School.
3. Be enrolled in at least 9+ college-level program credits towards an eligible program as of the July 31, 2026 deadline
4. Have not already earned an associate's degree or higher from any college or university
5. All applicants must be in good academic standing and a minimum GPA of 2.0. If never attended college, earned a 2.0 GPA during either their junior year or first semester of senior year (GED graduates must have earned an average of 145 across all tests; HSED graduates meet GPA requirement automatically)
Please note that this is not a first-come, first serve application. There is a preference for associate degree–seeking students.

The Promise Plus Scholarship will provide funds for required books and materials (through the MATC Bookstore). Amounts are based on the number of enrolled credits. The scholarship also provides last-dollar coverage of tuition after grants and other scholarships.

Promise Plus Interest Application
MATC Student ID Number*
Failure to provide a Valid MATC Student ID will delay the processing of your Promise Plus Interest Application.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Previous Last Name (if applicable)
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Personal Email Address*
Please ensure you type your email address in correctly. We will not be held responsible for emails missed due to typing issues.
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

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I understand that Promise Plus is a last-dollar scholarship. If I am eligible, the Promise will cover my tuition after grants and scholarships are applied.
I understand that to meet the final eligibility requirements for the program I must be enrolled in at least 9 college-level credits on the financial aid census date.
I understand that if I am not enrolled in at least 9 credits on the financial aid census date that I will not be eligible for Promise Plus and will need to pay my tuition.
I understand that to continue in Promise Plus I must: enroll in at least 9 college-level credits each Fall and Spring semester, complete a FAFSA annually and remain income eligible, complete 67% of the credits I attempt each semester, and earn a 2.0 GPA or higher each semester.
I understand that if I have federal student loans in default I must complete additional requirements in order to remain Promise Plus eligible, in addition to all of the academic requirements outlined above.
I understand that if I pursue a technical diploma I have up to 4 semesters of Promise Plus funding. If I pursue an associates degree, I have up to 7 semesters of Promise Plus funding. If I choose to change programs, I will not be given additional time to complete.
I understand that by submitting this application, there is no guarantee that I will be accepted into Promise Plus.
I understand that if I have never attended college I may be required to provide my final high school transcripts or official GED/HSED certificate.

Thank you for choosing Milwaukee Area Technical College and the MATC Promise for Adults. We are committed to helping you graduate and transform your life!

To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must meet all criteria & have all items submitted by the July 31, 2026 deadline.

Emails regarding your Promise status will be sent to the email provided on this application.

We look forward to seeing you on campus!

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Promise Plus Application - Fall 2026

Promise Plus Interest Application

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