Search | Menu Attend a Smart Start session to get hands-on help with your application and financial aid.
We will lead you through each step of becoming a Madison College student:
- Application Completion
- Financial Aid
- Placement Testing
- Class Registration
- Career Guidance
- Se Habla Español
What We Cover
These comprehensive, interactive in-person sessions guide you through the application process.
The sessions include:
- A "Smart Start to College" overview
- Placement testing information
- Help completing your application
- Career exploration
- Financial aid guidance (FAFSA completion)
- Academic advising appointments
- 21st century skills for mastering remote learning
- Light refreshments
Make sure you have your photo ID, official high school or college transcripts (if available) and documents needed for your financial aid application.
Upcoming Smart Start Sessions
For Fall 2025 admissions.
Madison College - Goodman South Campus
2429 Perry St. Madison, WI 53713
- Saturday, February 15 | 9 am - 2 pm
- Saturday, March 8 | 9 am - 2 pm
- Wednesday, March 19 | 4 pm - 8 pm
- Saturday, April 19 | 9 am - 2 pm
- Saturday, May 3 | 9 am - 2 pm