The MATC Promise for Adults
Ready to get started? Complete the interest form! Learn more about the program — including criteria and the application process — below.
Interest FormTHE MATC PROMISE FOR ADULTS
The Fall 2025 application for Adult Promise is open now thru August 1st! Apply here.
The Promise for Adults supports adult learners (age 24 and older) who attended college previously, earned some credits, but did not earn a degree.
- Eligible students can receive free tuition after other financial aid grants and scholarships are applied. Programs covered by the Adult Promise can be found here: View the list of eligible programs (link).
- Please note (new beginning with Spring 2025 cohort):
- Technical diploma students can receive up to 4 semesters of Promise support (if tuition charges remain after other financial aid is applied).
- Associate degree students can receive up to 7 semesters of Promise support (if tuition charges remain after other financial aid is applied)
- Note: The cost of books, program fees, and equipment are not covered by Promise.
- Students receive support to stay on track to graduate and connect to a career
- Get connected to an in-demand career in as little as one to two years — or start a four-year degree
What are the eligibility requirements? Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Live in the MATC District
- Are at least 24 years of age as of December 31, 2025
- Have not attended college any of the following semesters: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, or Summer 2024 (ie your last attendance at any college must have been Spring 2024 or earlier). If you are currently enrolled at MATC or any other college, you would not meet the criteria of this scholarship.
- Have not attended college since at least Spring 2024 (at MATC or any other college)
- Live in a low income household (below 200% of the federal poverty level)
- Have already earned at least 6 college level credits (at MATC or any other college)
- Have not already earned an associates degree or higher from any college)
- Complete a 2025-26 FAFSA
- FAFSA completion is required for all applicants -- however applicants do not have to have any financial aid eligibility
- Attend a mandatory scholarship orientation
How do I stay in the program?
- Enroll in 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
- Continue to meet income requirements
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO GET STARTED
Visit the MATC Promise Support Office
Location: 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)
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.