With the new school year approaching, it’s time to start thinking about financial aid. MATC offers a variety of financial aid options to help students pay for college, including grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study programs.
The MATC Financial Aid Office has created a calendar to help students stay on track with the financial aid process. The calendar includes important deadlines and events, such as:
- October 1, 2023: FAFSA opens for the 2023-2024 school year.
- November 15, 2023: Priority deadline for the MATC Promise scholarship.
- February 1, 2024: Priority deadline for the FAFSA.
- March 15, 2024: Deadline to submit all required financial aid documents.
- April 1, 2024: Financial aid awards are disbursed.
Grants
Grants are free money that does not have to be repaid. MATC offers a variety of grants, including:
- Federal Pell Grants
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
- Wisconsin Higher Education Grants (WHEG)
Scholarships
Scholarships are also free money, but they are awarded based on merit or need. MATC offers a variety of scholarships, including:
- MATC Promise scholarship
- MATC Foundation scholarships
- External scholarships
Loans
Loans are money that must be repaid. MATC offers a variety of loans, including:
- Federal Direct Subsidized Loans
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
- Federal Direct PLUS Loans
Work-Study Programs
Work-study programs allow students to work part-time to earn money to help pay for college. MATC offers a variety of work-study programs, including:
- Federal Work-Study Program
- MATC Work-Study Program
To apply for financial aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available online at fafsa.gov.
When completing the FAFSA, you will need to provide information about your income, assets, and other financial information. You will also need to provide information about your parents’ income and assets if you are a dependent student.
Here are some tips for applying for financial aid:
- Apply early. The earlier you apply for financial aid, the more likely you are to receive the full amount of aid for which you are eligible.
- Complete the FAFSA accurately. Make sure to provide complete and accurate information on the FAFSA. Any errors could delay the processing of your application or result in you receiving less aid than you are eligible for.
- Submit all required documents. The financial aid office will need to review certain documents to verify your eligibility for financial aid. These documents may include your tax returns, transcripts, and proof of citizenship.
- Meet all deadlines. The financial aid office has deadlines for submitting applications and documents. Make sure to meet all deadlines to avoid delays in the processing of your application.
The following are some important deadlines for the 2023-2024 school year:
- October 1, 2023: FAFSA opens for the 2023-2024 school year.
- November 15, 2023: Priority deadline for the MATC Promise scholarship.
- February 1, 2024: Priority deadline for the FAFSA.
- March 15, 2024: Deadline to submit all required financial aid documents.
- April 1, 2024: Financial aid awards are disbursed.
If you have any questions about financial aid, please contact the MATC Financial Aid Office.
- Phone: (414) 297-6499
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.matc.edu/financial-aid/
Table 1: MATC Financial Aid Deadlines
| Deadline | Description |
|---|---|
| October 1, 2023 | FAFSA opens for the 2023-2024 school year. |
| November 15, 2023 | Priority deadline for the MATC Promise scholarship. |
| February 1, 2024 | Priority deadline for the FAFSA. |
| March 15, 2024 | Deadline to submit all required financial aid documents. |
| April 1, 2024 | Financial aid awards are disbursed. |
Table 2: MATC Financial Aid Types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Grants | Free money that does not have to be repaid. |
| Scholarships | Free money that is awarded based on merit or need. |
| Loans | Money that must be repaid. |
| Work-Study Programs | Programs that allow students to work part-time to earn money to help pay for college. |
Table 3: MATC Financial Aid Contact Information
| Contact Method | Information |
|---|---|
| Phone | (414) 297-6499 |
| [email protected] | |
| Website | https://www.matc.edu/financial-aid/ |
Table 4: Common Financial Aid Mistakes
| Mistake | Description |
|---|---|
| Not applying for financial aid early. | The earlier you apply for financial aid, the more likely you are to receive the full amount of aid for which you are eligible. |
| Not completing the FAFSA accurately. | Make sure to provide complete and accurate information on the FAFSA. Any errors could delay the processing of your application or result in you receiving less aid than you are eligible for. |
| Not submitting all required documents. | The financial aid office will need to review certain documents to verify your eligibility for financial aid. These documents may include your tax returns, transcripts, and proof of citizenship. |
| Not meeting all deadlines. | The financial aid office has deadlines for submitting applications and documents. Make sure to meet all deadlines to avoid delays in the processing of your application. |