Residency Determination
Wisconsin Residency
Applicant declares for the semester or session of application, their intent to establish and maintain a permanent residence in Wisconsin.
Applicant’s current address is within the state and can be verified by factors including, but not limited to, the following factors:
- Filing of Wisconsin income tax returns
- Eligibility to vote in Wisconsin
- Motor vehicle registration in Wisconsin
- Wisconsin driver’s license
- Current pay stub from a Wisconsin business
- Ability to self-support
District Residency
District residents are eligible for admission priorities and are defined as permanent residents of the Madison Area Technical College District. District residency is determined by the same factors that determine Wisconsin residency only the applicant declares a current address within the district. Wisconsin residency and district residency can be established at the same time.
View the district breakdown by county (PDF, 35KB)
A person who enters the district and remains in the district principally to obtain an education is not considered a district resident.
For more details on residency requirements refer to the Wisconsin Administrative Code TCS 10.03 -.08 or contact the Enrollment Center at (608) 246-6210 or 1 (800) 322-6282 extension 6210.
Minnesota Reciprocity Agreement
MATC is included in a reciprocity agreement with Minnesota, which means Minnesota residents are eligible to pay in-state fees and tuition for credit classes at MATC. (See the Wisconsin Administrative Code for additional information regarding reciprocity.)
If you are a Minnesota resident and are interested in applying for an MATC academic program, please use our online application.
If you have questions, you may contact the Enrollment Center at (608) 246-6210 or visit Ask MATC, our database of frequently asked questions for prospective and current students.
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