MATC 2021-22 Catalog

Opportunities to Complete High School Credentials MATC o ff ers several programs for adults, and teens in some cases, who need to fi nish high school requirements. Adult High School MATC’s Adult High School can help you fi nish high school graduation requirements. High school students 16 or 17 years of age also can enroll in evening, online, weekend or summer session Adult High School classes for credit recovery. General Educational Development (GED) The GED test, o ff ered at all MATC campuses, is an option for those who haven’t fi nished high school. Most employers require at least a GED, and it’s one way to meet entrance requirements at MATC and other colleges. We o ff er GED prep courses, too. High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) Students can earn a High School Equivalency Diploma by completing the GED certi fi cate and satisfying the civic literacy and health requirements. Program for Emerging Scholars Through this program, students age 16 years or older who meet certain requirements may take classes leading to a high school diploma at MATC. For more information on the programs listed above, see the Community Education section on pages 311-313. If you’re a high school student, you can begin your college education by taking dual credit now! Examples include: • Dual Enrollment Academy • Start College Now • Transcripted Credit • Contracted Courses For information about these opportunities, visit matc.edu and search High School Opportunities . More Opportunities for High School Students

Apply for Financial Aid Before You Begin:

In order to receive fi nancial aid, you must be admitted to an MATC associate degree or technical diploma program before the admission application deadline. STEP ONE: Gather all required FAFSA ® information. Collect your signed 2019 Federal Tax Return, W-2s and untaxed income received. If you’re a dependent, you’ll need your parents’ Federal Tax Returns as well. STEP TWO: Complete your FAFSA information. Go to studentaid.gov or download the myStudentAid app for iOS and Android. The MATC federal school code is 003866. STEP THREE: Sign the FAFSA. You (and a parent if you’re a dependent) will agree to the FAFSA certi fi cation statement and sign the application. You can sign electronically using your FAFSA user ID (both you and your parent will need your own individual FAFSA user IDs). STEP FOUR: View your Student Aid Report. You’ll receive a Student Aid Report (SAR), sent via email if you listed an email address, or available on selfservice.matc.edu . Review the information to make sure it’s correct. Contact the MATC Financial Aid o ffi ce for assistance with any inaccuracies. MATC Financial Aid Of fi ce Contact Information Visit the Financial Aid o ffi ce, Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Student Center/S Building, or the Admissions Center at the Mequon, Oak Creek or West Allis campuses. Call 414-297-6282 or email fi naid@matc.edu .

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