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APPLY TO MANHATTAN TECH

Submit an undergraduate admissions application and pay the applicable application fee.

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MANHATTAN TECH EMAIL & MATC ONLINE ACCOUNT

Once your application has been processed and you are a new student, you will receive an email to the setting email address listed on your application. This email will provide instructions on how to access your student portal and set your password. This will be the only communication with you accessing that email, and communication after that will be with your Manhattan Tech email address.

For assistance, refer HERE for password reset information.

FINANCIAL AID/MILITARY EDUCATION BENEFITS

Federal Financial Aid is available through grants, loans, and work studies financial aid through. To be considered for federal and state financial aid programs, complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can submit the FAFSA online through the Department of Education's site: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Manhattan Tech's school code is 005500. We accept various military education benefits. Please refer to our website for details.

SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

Official high school and college transcripts can be mailed or transferred electronically (registrar@manhattantech.edu) directly from the issuing institution and received by the Registrar prior to registration. Additional questions about can be directed to our Registrar page.

Mailed transcripts may be sent to:

Manhattan Area Technical College
ATTN: Registrar
3136 Dickens Ave
Manhattan, KS 66503

PLACEMENT ASSESSMENT

Manhattan Tech requires the Accuplacer Assessment to determine placement for all students entering a program. You can schedule
the assessment test through our website. If you have already completed college-level math and English classes, you may not need to take the Accuplacer.

Scheduling an Accuplacer assessment test can be completed on our website.

SUBMIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

Students must provide a valid unrestricted driver’s license via secure file upload. 

COMPLETE INTENT FORM

Students are required to submit an online intent to enroll in program classes. Upon completing applicable admission requirements, this form will be sent to your Manhattan Tech email address upon completion of the applicable admission requirements.

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH AN ACADEMIC ADVISOR

After all applicable admissions requirements have been completed, you will be provided notice by admissions to schedule an appointment with an academic advisor for enrollment. To schedule an advising appointment, book online.

PROGRAM ORIENTATION AND ADDITIONAL POST-ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS

Students are required to attend Program Orientation. During these activities, faculty and staff provide vital information to help students successfully transition to Manhattan Area Technical College, including Manhattan Tech Policies and Procedures, Program Course Schedules, Performance Expectations, and Tools/Equipment/Uniform requirements.

BACKGROUND CHECK (The student is responsible for the additional fee) - Completing a criminal background check is one of the admission requirements to the program. Specific requirements regarding the background check will be given at orientation. 

TB SKIN TEST (one or two may be needed) - Students must have a TB Skin test performed and provide documentation of the test results. Information provided at orientation—must last the entire school year if accepted.

Additionally, during the Program Orientation, computer requirements will be covered. For a general list of requirements, visit our website.

PURCHASE TEXTBOOKS

Visit the Manhattan Tech Virtual Bookstore to order your textbooks.

SUBMIT PAYMENT & ATTEND CLASS

Students must have set up a payment option by the first day of class or have communicated with our Student Account Coordinator regarding payment options. If you have questions about tuition, please check out the business office webpage or contact Student Accounts for more information. Manhattan Tech requires regular and punctual attendance in all classes.

Some academic programs require you to have equipment, tools, supplies, and uniforms on the first day of class. Other programs have compiled a tool kit that is required for the students attending those programs. The tool kits and supplies will be available on program orientation day. On program orientation, day students must submit a non-refundable seat deposit. Refer to the information below for each program's seat deposit and tool requirements.

NOTE: Cybersecurity (TBD) and Electrical Technology ($350.00) programs are still pending start dates.

New Fall 2025 Programs Still Being Determined

Programs that Provide Tool Kits

Programs with Tool/Supply Lists