Tuition is defined as program and material fees charged for a class. Other fees, such as parking, supplemental fees and other class fees are often rolled into total tuition costs.
You may have to pay other costs including books, equipment, field trips, uniforms, graduation and sales tax. Your total cost is impacted by the number of credits you enroll in, the type of classes you take and your residency status.
Note: Noncredit continuing education courses taught to business and other professionals are offered under a different cost structure.
Tuition, Fees and Cost of Attendance
Tuition is calculated per semester credit and varies depending on the program.
Fees are additional charges to cover the costs of certain services, such as equipment required for classes, lab fees, etc.
Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of expenses you may have as a student. This is based on typical expenses of individuals living in our district.
Cost of Attendance
Use this as a guide to help you budget for attending Madison College.
COA Expenses
The cost of attendance is composed of the following expenses:
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fee rates are set annually by the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Board. Your tuition cost is based on your enrollment status as of the Pell Recalculation Date each term.
Books
Costs for books and supplies will vary based on your program and the classes and books required. We have a Book Charge program which may allow you to pay for books with your financial aid award. We also offer the option to rent textbooks for certain programs.
Food and Housing
Food and housing are estimated living expenses you could need as a student. In your cost of attendance, you will either have “Away from Home” or “At Home” costs based on the housing choice provided. Food represents the average cost of three meals per day, seven days a week. Housing represents the average rent within the Madison College district.
Personal
Personal expenses vary and include personal care, clothing and phone. Keep in mind that you control many of these costs. You may need to make adjustments to ensure you can afford to cover these and your other expenses.
Transportation
Transportation expenses reflect the typical costs of traveling to attend school. Your actual costs may be different based on your transportation choices. Purchasing a vehicle, car loan payments, insurance costs and major repairs are not included in these costs.
Federal Direct Loan Fees
If you accept Federal loans (subsidized or unsubsidized), you may be accruing interest during the year.
Miscellaneous Items
Although no line is assigned for this expense, be aware of other costs such as child care, utilities, etc.
Can I Increase My COA?
If you have additional expenses or other unrelated expenses not already included, you can ask to have your COA evaluated for a potential adjustment.
Financial Need
The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is a number that determines your eligibility for certain types of federal student aid. This number is calculated using information you provided on your FAFSA.
Financial Need is the difference between your COA and your EFC (COA - EFC = Financial Need). This identifies how much need-based financial aid you can receive toward your cost of attendance.
Some types of aid such as grants, federal direct subsidized loans and work study, are based on financial need and the availability of funds. The total aid amount from all sources cannot exceed your COA. If your COA is exceeded (over awarded), your financial aid may be adjusted. You must inform the Financial Aid Office of any other aid (e.g., scholarships, state grants, etc.) not listed on your award.
Fee Exemption
There are two types of fee exemptions at Madison College.
1. Degree Classes. You do not have to pay the program fee portion of a class if you:
- Reach your 60th birthday by the start of the class.
- Request to audit a college parallel, associate degree or technical diploma course at the time of registration.
- Meet all course requirements.
You are still responsible for material and any other associated fees. Contact Enrollment Services at enrollmentservices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210 for details.
2. Continuing Education Classes. You may qualify for a variety of tuition exemptions for Continuing Education classes based on:
- Your age. For some classes, the minimum age is 60; for others it is 62.
- The type of class you register for. The associated fees and possible exemptions vary significantly with the kind of class you register for.
You can contact Continuing Education at 608.258.2301 ext. 2 for specific class details.
1098-T Information
A 1098-T form is a statement of your tuition or educational expenses. You may submit your 1098-T each calendar year to the IRS to claim educational credit when you file your taxes. To access the document, do the following:
- Log into myMadisonCollege.
- Click the "My Finances" tile.
- Select "1098-T Tax Form" from the left navigation menu.
- Grant permission to view your 1098-T online by clicking on the "Grant Consent" button.
- Carefully read the 1098-T consent agreement and select the check box that yes, you have read the agreement and then click "Submit."
- Next, click on the "View 1098-T Selection" button.
- Review any 1098-T information carefully.
The IRS requires us to have your Social Security number (SSN) to issue your 1098-T. We can also use your individual tax identification number (ITIN).
If you need to provide us with your SSN or ITIN, complete and submit a W-9 Form. You can bring the form and a photo ID to one of our campuses, or you can mail the information to the Truax Enrollment Center.
Pay Your Tuition
Learn about the methods to make a payment on your Madison College student account balance.
Tuition Refunds
Learn about eligibility and drop dates for receiving tuition refunds.
Use the Net Price Calculator
Grants and scholarships can lower your cost to attend Madison College. Use our trusty net price calculator to estimate how much you can expect to pay for tuition.