Tuition and Fees

Refund Policies

Student Add/Drop Fees (SWAP)

During the first 14 calendar days of the semester, first 7 days of the summer session, students may transfer 100% of the fees from a dropped class toward an added class only if the add and drop are done in person and at the same time. Otherwise, the below schedule applies:

Class Refund/Reduction Schedule

Students may call the Enrollment Center, (608) 246-6210, to determine the specific dates that pertain to individual class refund/reduction periods.

Refund/Reduction Policy for Program, Material & Nonresident Tuition Fees

Students who plan to withdraw from a particular class should do so immediately. A single day can make a major difference in the amount of refund. Nonattendance does not constitute a cancellation of registration, and students will be responsible for tuition and fees not paid. Except in cases of cancellation or discontinuance of classes, the student must request the refund within the stipulated time period. In the event of extenuating circumstances students should consult with their divisional dean or a counselor.

Information concerning procedures for requesting an extenuating circumstances drop/withdrawal may be obtained from the Enrollment Center, Room 159, Truax, (608) 246-6210.

The MATC District may establish a charge of not more than $3 per course to be deducted from any refund to defray processing costs. Financial aid applicants and recipients may have their refunds delayed depending upon their financial aid status.

Stop payment of a check does not constitute a formal drop/withdrawal from classes. For stop payments, there will be a returned check fee of $20 and the registrant will be held liable for the fee. Allow four weeks from the date of drop/withdrawal to receive a full refund of payment.

Refund/Reduction Policy for All Classes

1. If the district cancels a class, the refund is 100 percent of all (program, materials and nonresident tuition) fees paid.

2. If the district discontinues or cancels a class during the 80-percent refund period, the refund is 100 percent of all (program, materials and nonresident tuition) fees paid. After this period or after consumable materials have been issued to students, the refund is a proportionate amount of the above fees paid.
3. If the student submits a written request for a refund prior to the class start date, the refund is 100 percent of above fees paid.
4. During the first 14 days of the semester, students may transfer 100 percent of the fees from a dropped class toward an added class only if the add and drop are completed in person and at the same time. This transaction is called a “SWAP.” If the class cannot be successfully added then the “SWAP” cannot be honored.
5. In the event of extenuating circumstances, students should consult with their divisional dean or a counselor. Requests must be received during the semester of enrollment or during the following semester, summer session excluded. Once a student is granted withdrawal for extenuating circumstances for all of his/her semester courses, withdrawal of extenuating circumstances will not be granted again. Partial withdrawals for extenuating circumstances will not be granted for consecutive or recurrent semesters. Once the documentation has been submitted and reviewed, if the student disagrees with the outcome, the Registrar will receive appeal. The Registrar's decision will be final.

Note: The college admission application fee is non-refundable.

If you have additional questions, search our knowledge base of frequently asked Tuition/Fees questions available through Ask MATC or phone the Enrollment Center at (608) 246-6210.

Last Modified: April 26, 2007