Tuition and Fees

At Madison College, 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 will vary depending on the number of credits and type of classes for which you register as well as your residency status.

2016-17 Tuition Costs for In-State Residents

$130.35 per credit for associate degree, technical diploma, certificate and non-degree vocational courses
$176.35 per credit for college transfer (Liberal Arts Transfer) courses
$260.00 per credit for community service enrichment courses

2016-17 Tuition Costs for Non-Residents

$195.53 per credit for associate degree, technical diploma, certificate and non-degree vocational courses
$264.53 per credit for college transfer (Liberal Arts transfer) courses
$260.00 per credit for community service enrichment courses

Other Fees (Same for In-State Residents and Non-Residents)

$10.80 per credit for Madison Campus supplemental fee
$3.25 per credit for Regional Campus supplemental fee
$1.30 per credit for academic achievement fee (associate degree or college transfer courses only)
$46 flat fee for commuter services supplemental fee
$10 per credit for online course fee
NOTE: All online courses are charged at in-state resident levels

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES - There are many continuing education courses taught to business and other professionals. These are offered under a different cost structure.

TUITION
PAYMENT TUITION
REFUNDS

Fee Descriptions
Fee Exemption
Withdrawal
1098-T

Fee Descriptions

Tuition

TUITION (Program and material fees): Established annually by the Wisconsin Technical College System according to Wisconsin state statutes.

NON-RESIDENT tuition: Out-of-state students and international students are responsible for paying nonresident fees. Due to a reciprocity agreement, Minnesota residents pay in-state tuition. In all cases, the individual student is responsible for proving their residency status.

Enrollment Related Fees

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT FEE: This $1.26 per credit fee is charged for degree credit classes only. Fees provide expanded service hours, personnel and self-service and online resources that support academic success at all campuses.

COMMUTER SERVICES SUPPLEMENTAL FEE: This $46 fee ($26 for summer session) is charged when you take at least one degree credit at any Madison campus. It covers:

Madison Metro bus passes.
Campus-to-campus shuttle services.
Parking permit fees. If you are not taking degree credit classes, you may purchase a parking permit, if required, for $25.00 per academic term.
Para-Transit services.
Madison B-Cycle System access throughout the city.
Learn more about the commuter fee and related services.

SUPPLEMENTAL FEE, MADISON OR REGIONAL CAMPUS: This fee supports co-curricular activities and programming including student newspapers, athletics, performing arts, Student Senate, leadership programs, clubs and associations, the Programs and Activities Council, the Student Life Office and provides access to the Madison College Fitness Center.

ONLINE COURSE FEE: All online (internet-based) classes include a $10 per credit fee. There is a minimum charge of $10 for classes below one credit.

Online course tuition is charged at state resident levels regardless of your residency status.

THE above FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE UNLESS THE COLLEGE CANCELS THE COURSE OR YOU WITHDRAW BEFORE CLASSES BEGIN.

Other Fees

ADMISSION APPLICATION FEE:

One of the following is required when you apply for a program.

$30 - Domestic (US) student
$50 - International student
$15 - Certificate admission fee

This is non-refundable.

ADVANCE RESERVATION FEE: You will be asked to make a $50 payment to reserve your place on a program wait list. You must pay this fee within 30 days of receiving your offer to either be placed on a wait list or given a priority date for petitioning.

The $50 will be applied to tuition and fees after you register for classes.

If you have been accepted off the wait list but choose to cancel your acceptance, you may request a refund of the $50 as long as it hasn’t been applied to an outstanding debt at the college. You must make your request no later than July 1 for the fall semester or December 5 for the spring semester. If you are still on the waitlist, there is no deadline for canceling your wait list spot and requesting the refund.

GRADUATION FEE: When you expect to graduate, you are required to pay a graduation fee. This is to be paid regardless of attendance at the graduation ceremony. You can request a refund of this fee if you are dropped for academic, medical or other reasons, or withdrawn of your own volition. You will be notified of this fee when you receive graduation information.

PARKING FEE: If you wish to park at Truax or the Commercial Avenue Education Center you will be required to obtain and display a Madison College parking permit. The permit costs are included in the $46 commuter services supplemental fee. If you are a non-degree or regional campus student, you may purchase a parking permit for $25 if planning to park at a campus requiring a permit. You may order a parking permit through your myMadisonCollege Student Center.

TEXTBOOKS AND CLASS MATERIALS: Students purchase their own textbooks and class materials as required. To find your books at the Madison College Bookstore:

Find your subject and course using the last six digits of the eight-digit Catalog Number. This number will lead you to the general area in the bookstore where books for your classes are located.
The five-digit class number identifies the particular class you are taking. Look for this number to find the book or books for your class.

Fee Exemption

There are two types of fee exemptions at Madison College.

You do not have to pay the program fee portion of a course if you meet all of the following criteria:
- You have reached your 60th birthday.
- You request to audit a college parallel, associate degree or technical diploma course at the time of registration.
- You meet all course requirements.
If you are 62 or over, you may be eligible for a 10-20% discount on continuing education classes. You can contact (608) 258-2301 for details.

Withdrawal

CLASS WITHDRAWAL (DROP): You are responsible for withdrawing from (dropping) a class when you no longer wish to be enrolled. Doing so may affect your program status and/or your financial aid, including veterans benefits. You must drop your class at least one full day prior to the start date to receive a full refund. You may not drop a class after 90% of the class has expired. See the Tuition Refund page for more info.

PROGRAM/CERTIFICATE WITHDRAWAL: You may withdraw completely from your program of study if you wish. You must contact your school office to do this. Program withdrawal is not the same as course withdrawal, you must take separate action to drop classes.

PROGRAM/CERTIFICATE DISCONTINUATION: You may be discontinued from your program if you do not remain enrolled in at least one degree credit per term. This does not apply to the summer term or if you are on a program waitlist.

You may be notified if you are about to be discontinued from your program but enrollment requirements may vary from program to program. You should discuss your situation with an academic advisor to avoid complications.

1098-T

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 (full site).
Go to your Student Center.
Under the Finances section, click on View 1098-T in the "Other Financial" dropdown 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.

It is always your responsibility to verify add or drop actions were successfully compeleted, as these will affect your tuition balance.

If you have any questions about paying your tuiton, contact Financial Operations.

Contact

Enrollment Center

Financial Operations