Steps to Apply

Below you will find generalized steps for applying at Manhattan Area Technical College. We encourage future students to click HERE for a detailed checklist for each specific program. As each program has specific entrance requirements.

Below you will find generalized steps to applying to programs at Manhattan Area Technical College. We encourage future students to click HERE for a detailed checklist for each specific program. As each program has specific entrance requirements.

​COMPLETE AND SUBMIT ALL ADMISSIONS FORMS AND DOCUMENTS

  • Online Undergraduate Application & application fee of $40.00 (If undergraduate seeking)
  • Submit Tuberculosis (TB) Test if flagged during screening questionnaire on application

REQUEST OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S)

  • Request an official high school transcript from the last high school that you attended (for GED transcripts, visit Request a GED)

AND

  • ​Request an official transcript(s) from all colleges attended. If you are sending transcripts electronically using a service such as eScrip, Parchment, or Credential Solutions, please email them to registrar@manhattantech.edu. If you’re having your official transcripts sent via mail, please have them sent directly to:
    Manhattan Area Technical College
    ATTN: Registrar
    3136 Dickens Ave
    Manhattan, KS 66503

APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID

  • Don’t wait! The financial aid application process can take time and funds cannot be awarded until we have received all documentation.
  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa (you will need tax-related income information such as the Form 1040 and W2s). Manhattan Tech’s school code is: 005500.
  • Submit all required documents. To find out which documents are required and which we have received, log in to the Online Financial Aid System. You can also contact the Financial Aid Office.

FIND YOUR STARTING POINT

  • Take the free ACCUPLACER college placement test (complete information, including testing schedules, study guides, and sample test questions, can be found at the Testing Center)

OR

  • Provide an official copy of ACCUPLACER or ACT scores (if taken within the past three years); this may exempt you from having to take the placement test.

WHAT’S NEXT?

You will receive an email to the personal address listed on your admissions application with login credentials for MATCOnline as well as your student email account. Make sure to check your email frequently for important information as that is the official means Manhattan Tech will be communicating with you. Additionally, reach out if you have any questions; we are here to help!

Complete Non-Degree Seeking Application

Submit the Non-Degree Seeking application. Please allow at least ten (10) business days for the processing of the application.

Account Set-Up

Once your application has been processed and you are a new student, you will receive an email to your provided personal email address. This will provide instructions on how to access your student portal and reset your temporary password. Your Manhattan Tech email will be used for all official communication.

Placement Assessment, if Applicable

Schedule an appointment for the Placement Assessment, if applicable. Manhattan Tech uses the Accuplacer Assessment for placement into math and English courses. Scheduling an assessment test can be completed on our website. If you have taken the ACT or college-level math/English classes, you may not need to take the Accuplacer.

Registration Agreement & PIU

The PIU and RA are required prior to enrollment each semester. After logging in to MATC Online, the RA and PIU can be found on the right side of the home page under Course Schedules.

Enrollment with an Academic Advisor

An Academic advisor will reach out to assist with enrolling along with verifying if any outstanding requirements need to be met to enroll in the specific course(s).

Textbooks

Visit the Manhattan Tech Virtual Bookstore to order your textbooks.

Payment & Attendance

Students must set up a payment option by the first day of class or have communicated with our Student Account Coordinator in regards to payment options. If you have questions about tuition, please contact us at 785-320-4512 or studentaccounts@manhattantech.edu. Manhattan Tech requires regular and punctual attendance in all classes. Non-Degree seeking students should consult with FA to determine if
they are eligible for financial aid.

Below you will find steps to applying for short-term healthcare courses at Manhattan Area Technical College. You can also View the Current Listing of Course Offerings

IMPORTANT NOTE: Short-term healthcare courses are NOT ELIGIBLE for financial aid

REVIEW REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION NECESSARY FOR ENROLLMENT

REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT

MEET PRE-REQUISITES

Must have computer and internet access to complete the online portion of the class.

TWO PERSONAL DOCUMENTS

Current state-issued photo ID and Social Security card

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS OR EXEMPTION REQUEST*

Tuberculosis - Report of Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Test OR TB Chest X-Ray Report).​Must be completed within the past 6 months. Information about testing can be found on Riley County Health Department's website.

Influenza (Flu) Shot - Required during flu season in the fall and spring (not required in summer courses). Information about the flu vaccine can be found on the Riley County Health Department's website.

Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccine

Refer to the CDC’s Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule OR Adult Immunization Schedule for additional guidance. Additional immunizations might be necessary in order to complete internship(s). 

CASAS READING TEST OR COMPLETION OF A COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSE

Schedule Exam $5.00 fee will need to be paid upon scheduling the exam

If you have taken a college-level writing course (English Composition, Expository Writing, etc.) and passed with a grade “C” or higher you will need to submit your transcript or grade report.

*Students may seek a medical or religious exemption from a clinical partner's vaccination requirement. Refer to the Vaccination and Exemption Webpage for more information.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT

INACTIVE KANSAS CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE CREDENTIAL

Prospective students must hold the Kansas Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) credential, but are not active (certification has lapsed) and want to reactivate their CNA status. Look up Kansas CNA credentials at www.ksnurseaidregistry.org

REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT

MEET PRE-REQUISITES

Must be 18 years of age, before beginning the course.

Must have a current active Kansas CNA certificate, without probations.

Must have computer and internet access to complete the online portion of the class.

TWO PERSONAL DOCUMENTS

Current state-issued photo ID and Social Security card

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS OR EXEMPTION REQUEST*

Tuberculosis - Report of Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Test OR TB Chest X-Ray Report).​Must be completed within the past 6 months. Information about testing can be found on Riley County Health Department's website.

Influenza (Flu) Shot - Required during flu season in the fall and spring (not required in summer courses). Information about the flu vaccine can be found on the Riley County Health Department's website.

Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccine

Refer to the CDC’s Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule OR Adult Immunization Schedule for additional guidance. Additional immunizations might be necessary in order to complete internship(s). 

CASAS READING TEST OR COMPLETION OF A COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSE

Schedule Exam $5.00 fee will need to be paid upon scheduling the exam

If you have taken a college-level writing course (English Composition, Expository Writing, etc.) and passed with a grade “C” or higher you will need to submit your transcript or grade report.

*Students may seek a medical or religious exemption from a clinical partner's vaccination requirement. Refer to the Vaccination and Exemption Webpage for more information.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT

IMMUNIZATION/TITER REQUIREMENTS OR EXEMPTION REQUEST*

Tetanus (TDAP) - One (1) dose taken less than 10 years ago - Please ask your healthcare provider to give you the TDAP vaccine.

Hepatitis B (Hep B) - Three (3) doses or proof of immunity by titer. If your titer is low, you should get the vaccine. Paperwork for a low titer will not be accepted.

Refer to the CDC’s Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule OR Adult Immunization Schedule for additional guidance. Additional immunizations might be necessary in order to complete internship(s). 
*Students may seek a medical or religious exemption from a clinical partner's vaccination requirement. Refer to the Vaccination and Exemption Webpage for more information.

NOTE: Students looking to participate in the Phlebotomy Clinical (ALH 1202) course are subject to additional immunization requirements.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT

TWO PERSONAL DOCUMENTS

Current state-issued photo ID and Social Security card

KANSAS BOARD OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES EMT CERTIFICATION

Applicants must hold a Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services EMT Certification, Without Probations. Information can be found at www.kemsis.org.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT

MEET PRE-REQUISITES

Must be 17 years of age by the start of the course.

TWO PERSONAL DOCUMENTS

Current state-issued photo ID and Social Security card.

SUBMIT PRE-ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION FORM WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Once you have all of the required materials necessary for enrollment click the link below to submit and upload the required documentation.

Allied Health Pre-Enrollment Verification Form

MATC STUDENT ACCOUNT CREDENTIALS EMAIL

  • Once the "Short-Term Allied Health Course Initial Enrollment Form" is submitted admissions will review your submission within 5 business days.
  • If all required documentation is provided you will receive an email to the personal email address listed on the initial application. Follow the steps to reset your password for your MATC email account.

COMPLETE FINAL ENROLLMENT APPLICATION 

  • In the student account notification email you will find a link to the enrollment application which will need to be completed along with the required course payment. This application and payment will need to be completed to finalize your course enrollment. 

WHAT’S NEXT?

Make sure to check your MATC student email frequently for important information as that is the official means Manhattan Tech will be communicating with you. Additionally, reach out if you have any questions; we are here to help!

Below you will find steps to applying to the Manhattan Tech Adult Education Program.
 

​Complete Online Application

Adult Education Application

Please accurately fill our all forms. How you spell your name on your application will become permanent on your Manhattan Tech account information. 

Reset Manhattan Tech Password

You will receive an e-mail from Manhattan Tech with instructions to reset your password for your Manhattan Tech account. Please do this prior to coming to orientation.

If you need assistance you may come to campus during business hours and a team member can assist you. 

Welcome Email From Adult Education

You will receive an e-mail from adulted@manhattantech.edu welcoming you to the program and informing you of what to do next. 

This email will also include information about the next New Student Orientation that you will be required to attend to join the program.


 

 

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