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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. By default, we calculate your COA based on living away from home. We can adjust that as needed.
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 financial aid. We also offer the option to rent textbooks for many 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 Student Aid Index (SAI) 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 SAI (COA - SAI = 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 offer.
Payments
You’ll be billed after you register for classes.
Pay online, in-person or go old school and send a check.
You may make partial payments at any time.
Payment Due Dates
- Fall semester: September 30
- Spring semester: February 15
- Summer: June 30