Higher education doesn't mean high costs.
MATC is one of the most affordable educational options in the state — and figuring out how much you’ll pay is simple and easy. The information provided below will help you:
- Understand all the costs of attending MATC
- Calculate your correct tuition based on the number of credits you plan to take (most courses at MATC are three credits)
- Determine what fees you need to pay
- Enroll in a payment plan
Use the navigation links on the left side of the page (desktop) or the top of the page (mobile) to find out more details about costs, possible scholarships and financial aid.
More About Estimated Costs of Attendance (pdf)
Estimated Costs Per Semester (2025-26) -
MATC Resident
|
Associate Degree/Diploma |
3 credits |
6 credits |
12 credits |
15 credits |
|
Tuition and Fees |
532.70 | 1,065.40 | 2,130.80 | 2,663.50 |
|
Student ID |
9.00 | 9.00 | 9.00 | 9.00 |
|
Student FastCare Healthcare |
7.00 | 7.00 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
|
Books $200/course |
200.00 | 400.00 | 800.00 | 1,000.00 |
|
TOTAL |
748.70 | 1,481.40 | 2,946.80 | 3,679.50 |
|
Four-Year College Parallel |
3 credits |
6 credits |
12 credits |
15 credits |
|
Tuition and Fees |
650.75 | 1,301.50 | 2,603.00 | 3,253.75 |
|
Student ID |
9.00 | 9.00 | 9.00 | 9.00 |
|
Student FastCare Healthcare |
7.00 | 7.00 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
|
Books $200/course |
200.00 | 400.00 | 800.00 | 1,000.00 |
|
TOTAL |
866.75 | 1,717.50 | 3,419.00 | 4,269.75 |
Estimated Costs Per Semester (2025-26) -
MATC Non-Resident
|
Associate Degree/Diploma |
3 credits |
6 credits |
12 credits |
15 credits |
|
Tuition and Fees |
761.99 | 1,523.98 | 3,047.96 | 3,809.95 |
|
Student ID |
9.00 | 9.00 | 9.00 | 9.00 |
| Student FastCare Healthcare | 7.00 | 7.00 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Books $200/Course | 200.00 | 400.00 | 800.00 | 1,000.00 |
| TOTAL | 977.99 | 1,939.98 | 3,863.96 | 4,825.95 |
|
Four-Year College Parallel |
3 credits |
6 credits |
12 credits |
15 credits |
|
Tuition and Fees |
939.05 | 1,878.10 | 3,756.20 | 4,695.25 |
|
Student ID |
9.00 | 9.00 | 9.00 | 9.00 |
|
Student FastCare Healthcare |
7.00 | 7.00 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
|
Books $200/Course |
200.00 | 400.00 | 800.00 | 1,000.00 |
|
TOTAL |
1,155.05 | 2,294.10 | 4,572.20 | 5,711.25 |
MATC Resident and Non-Resident Estimated Costs (pdf)
Important: Tuition and other fees for the 2025-26 semesters are subject to change. Fee amounts are available when you register. Fees for tuition and material fees for instructional materials consumed by students and instructors are required by s. 38.24, Wis. Stats. Material fees are to be charged to all students on a uniform basis unless exempted by state statute, administrative code or State Board action. The specific fee to be charged for each individual enrollment shall be based on the material fee category assignment of the instructional area and it is assumed to be the minimum in the above estimated cost.
The tuition amounts listed above do not include the $9.00 Student I.D. fee, $7. 00 Student FastCare Healthcare or costs for books and miscellaneous fees for various courses.
Payment Policies
Payment
Fees are due when you register, or you may use the MATC Payment Plan. Your classes will be held unless you take action to drop them before the first start date of the class
Cash, check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover card are accepted. You may register in person at any of the four MATC campuses. Online registration is available to continuing students only, through myMATC / INFOnline.
If you have an approved financial aid award, your fees will be deferred until payments are authorized. If you haven't been awarded financial aid and you have registered for classes, review the Financial Aid Payment Options for eligibility criteria to defer tuition payment.
If you choose to enroll in the payment plan option:
ENROLL IN THE MATC PAYMENT PLAN - 5% DOWN
MATC’s work to make college affordable goes beyond tuition. You can pay your tuition and fees with a flexible payment plan, starting with as little as 5% down. To enroll in the MATC payment plan, visit MATC Self-Service, choose “Student Finance” and select the payment plan. See ‘how to ‘pay’ below for more details.
Estimated Payment Plan
| # of Credits Enrolled | Estimated Tuition and Fees per Semester | Estimated 5% Down Payment to hold classes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $485.00 | $24.25 |
| 6 | $955.00 | $47.75 |
| 9 | $1,418.00 | $70.90 |
| 12 | $1,894.00 | $94.70 |
Student-Initiated Refund Policy
These calculations will be made for you. The percentage of the refund is based on the start date of the class.
|
Spring and Fall |
Summer and all other courses |
|
When the class is Dropped: Refund: Before the class begins 100% |
When the class is dropped: Amount of refund: Before the class begins 100% |
Miscellaneous Fees
A $10 per-credit fee is included in College of the Air course fees. It is refundable if you withdraw before classes begin.
A charge of $8.00 is made for each official transcript of record; same-day (in-person) service is $15 for the first copy and $8.00 each for additional copies.
There is a $9.00 per semester nonrefundable Stormers Pass (Student ID) fee and a $7.00 per semester nonrefundable Student FastCare Healthcare for students enrolled in 1 credit or more.
There is a $5.00 per credit Transportation Surcharge that subsidizes transportation options for students.
There is a $40 returned check fee for any checks returned by a bank unpaid. Additional supplies/project fees may be charged for some courses.
Parking fees are $25.00 per semester and $15.00 for the summer session. At the Downtown Milwaukee Campus, qualified students can receive a reduced parking rate at MATC's parking facilities. At the Mequon, Oak Creek and West Allis campuses, ample parking is available for students taking day, evening and/or weekend classes.
Other fees will be charged for such services as the GED test, an advanced placement examination, etc. These fees are subject to change.
An Academic Support Center fee of $2.75 is charged per credit. A Graduation Assessment fee of $.55 is charged per credit. A Student Activity fee of $8.00 per credit is charged for most courses, the chief exception being Personal Enrichment courses. These fees are included in the total fee.
Tuition and Fees Per Credit
|
Course # |
Course Type |
Wis. Resident |
Out-of-State Resident |
|---|---|---|---|
|
100 |
Associate Degree |
$175.90 | $252.33 |
|
200 |
Four-Year College Transfer |
$215.25 | $311.35 |
|
300 |
Technical Diploma |
$175.90 | $252.33 |
|
400 |
Continuing Education |
$175.90 | $252.33 |
|
500 |
Apprentice |
$175.90 |
$252.33 |
|
600 |
Personal Enrichment |
$75.00 | $75.00 |
|
700 |
Adult High School |
$6.65 |
$235.94 |
The total cost of each course is determined by adding the program fee (calculated by multiplying the tuition per-credit rate times the credit value of the course), plus the materials fee (charge for consumable supplies used in teaching the course), plus an Academic Support Center fee, and a per-credit student fee. Out-of-state tuition is an additional fee paid by nonresidents of Wisconsin or foreign nationals over and above the course fee.
Adult High School Fees
The Adult High School Fee is determined by student fee and materials fee calculation per credit - the total tuition is approximately $6.15 - $12.15. The credits shown in class schedules and catalogs for Adult High School courses are Adult High School credits and are not the basis for computing nonresident tuition and student fees. The equated credits assigned to each Adult High School course for fee purposes by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board are vocational credits, and these are the figures used in computing nonresident tuition and student fees.
The credit conversion for 700-799 courses is as follows:
|
Adult High School Credits |
1 |
4/5 (.8) |
3/5 (.6) |
2/5 (.4) |
|
Vocational Credits |
3 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
Apprentice Fees
Basic Education and English as a Second Language Fees
Personal Enrichment Course Fees
These fees are established by the MATC Board. The class periods of instruction for 600-series courses have been equated to credits for fee purposes, and in addition a materials fee is charged.
See Exempt Fee Classes Summer 2026 (pdf), Fall 2026 (pdf), Summer 2025 (pdf), Fall 2025 (pdf), Spring 2024 (pdf), Summer 2024 (pdf), and Fall 2024 (pdf). for a listing of current courses that qualify for an Exempt Fee discount.
What is Cost of Attendance?
As you are comparing colleges and the various financial aid packages you have been offered, you will want to become familiar with two different ways to look at the costs you will incur.
Direct Costs
The first and possibly the most important 'cost' to you should include the Direct Costs of attending a college. These are the actual costs that you will need to pay for with either financial aid or out of your own pocket every semester:
- Tuition
- Fees
- Room & Board
- Books & Supplies
- Transportation
- Personal Expenses
- Loan Fees
Budgeted Cost of Attendance*
Financial Aid Offices calculate Cost of Attendance in a different way. Colleges can include several other components in determining costs and use 'budgeted' amounts rather than actual. The cost of attendance calculated by the Financial Aid Office is based on costs from reported data, survey data and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data. With limited exceptions, a student's financial aid and other educational assistance cannot exceed the school's published Cost of Attendance figure.
- Tuition - The price you are charged for taking classes. It is based on the number of credits you enroll in and course level.
- Books and Supplies - The estimate of books and supplies is based on average costs for undergraduate students. A student's actual costs will vary based on major, and types of courses taken.
- Room/Housing – The average cost a student pays for a place to stay while attending college. The amount of this allowance will differ for students living with parents or away from home.
- Board (Food) – Like housing, food costs are also calculated differently for students living with parents or away from home.
- Personal/Miscellaneous – Includes everyday living expenses such as laundry, toiletries, and a modest spending allowance for clothing and activities.
- Transportation – A daily allowance for travel to and from school.
*Cost of Attendance is subject to change
Net Price Calculator
Use your EFC (Expected Family Contribution) in the Net Price Calculator.
Student Accident Insurance Plan Benefits
Who is eligible?
Students enrolled in classes or in a practicum program approved by Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) will be automatically enrolled in and billed for the Wisconsin Technical Colleges Mandatory Accident Only Insurance Plan, and will be defined as a “Covered Person.” Non-credit, avocational and distance learning online students are not eligible. However, online students who physically attend the MATC for academic purposes are eligible.
How do I enroll?
Eligible students do not need to submit an enrollment form. All colleges participating in the Mandatory Accident Only Plan for Wisconsin Technical College System will submit student information to Gallagher to enroll students.
How much does the plan cost?
The rate for the plan is $4.50 per person per semester.
Is the fee refundable?
The fees are refunded only if the student withdraws prior to the start of class for each semester. Otherwise, the fees are non-refundable.
What are the dates of coverage for each semester during the academic year?
The Fall semester runs from August 15 to December 31. The Spring semester runs from January 1 to May 31. The Summer semester runs from June 1 to August 14.
What is covered under the Wisconsin Technical College Accident Only Insurance Plan?
- When an accident occurs while on campus, attending a practicum program or other recognized student group approved by the MATC or during travel to and from a program, the plan offers comprehensive benefits that include hospital room and board, inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures, labs and x-rays, physician office visits, ambulance, durable medical equipment, emergency care, and prescription drugs.
- The maximum benefit allowed for each accident is $100,000.
- Services are covered at 100% of Reasonable and Customary Charges.
- Please refer to www.gallagherstudent.com/matc for complete details regarding coverage, limitations and exclusions.
Does a Covered Person need to be on campus for coverage to take effect?
Eligible students are covered while on campus, attending or participating in a college-sponsored or recognized activity, including practicums. This includes traveling to or from the Covered Person’s home, and campus, within the entire state of Wisconsin. The covered travel time includes the period before the Covered Person’s required attendance time and the period after his dismissal or when he completes any extra duties.
Is coverage in place for a student who is traveling internationally for a required course activity?
International travel is covered but cannot exceed two hours each way regardless of the means of transportation (car, train, plane, boat).
Is coverage in place for a student who is studying at the MATC library on campus on a day when class is not in session?
Coverage is in place while on school premises, during school hours and on school days.
Is coverage in place for a student who is driving to and from a school-sponsored event?
Coverage is in place to and from a school-sponsored event within the entire state of Wisconsin.
For a student who has a blended online course, is coverage in place for the portion of the course when the student is required to be on campus?
The student with blended courses is covered when required to be on campus, as long as premium has been paid for that student.
What is considered a “blended online course”?
Blended online courses are a mix of online and regular in-person courses. Online courses don’t necessarily require students to physically attend class while regular courses do.
Do I receive an ID card?
ID cards are available online. To print an ID card, students should complete the following steps:
- Visit www.gallagherstudent.com/matc
- Log in using your existing account information. (First-time visitors will need to create an account.)
- Select “Authorize Account,” located on the left side of your screen under “Account Information,” and enter your student ID number along with your date of birth.
- Once your account has been authorized, select “Account Home” and click “Generate ID Card.”
Does this plan have a deductible? What is a deductible?
The Wisconsin Technical Colleges Accident Only Insurance Plan does not have a deductible.
Finding a provider
Can I go to any doctor or hospital?
Yes, you can go to any licensed provider. The insurance only covers accidental injuries.
Claims Processing
If I receive a bill for services I received or need to be reimbursed, what should I do?
The healthcare organization should bill the claims administrator. The billing information is on the back of your accident insurance ID card that you print off the website. However, if do you receive a bill or you paid for a service and need to be reimbursed, you should submit your bill (and proof of payment if seeking reimbursement) and completed claim form, which can be found at www.gallagherstudent.com/matc and click on “Claims Company.” Make sure your name, insurance ID number and school name are on the bill, and make a copy for your records.
Submissions should be sent via email to:
Submissions should be sent via email to:
Health Special Risk Inc.
Gallagher@hsri.com
How can I check the status of my own claims?
You will receive an email confirmation from Health Special Risk Inc. after your claim has been successfully received. Please allow 15-20 business days for your claim to be processed.
Can I purchase coverage after the policy terminates?
No, there is no option to continue coverage after this policy terminates.
Questions about what is covered or how to access benefits?
Gallagher
500 Victory Road
Quincy, MA 02171
Global@gallagherstudent.com