Student Financial Responsibility Statement

When you become a Manhattan Tech student, you take on financial responsibilities as outlined in Manhattan Tech policies.

Student Obligation

By registering for classes at Manhattan Area Technical College (MATC), you agree to assume financial responsibility for all charges billed to your student account including, but not limited to, tuition, course fees, books, tools, uniforms, returned checks, parking fines, collection fees, late fees, etc. You understand MATC is advancing value to you in the form of educational services and that your right to register is expressly conditioned upon your agreement to pay these student obligations. You acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to the following provisions:

• Financial Aid - If your federal or institutional financial aid is either not received by MATC or you later lose eligibility to retain financial aid for the semester, you assume responsibility for paying all student obligations for this term.
• Third Party - If your third-party sponsor (military, employer, governmental agency, etc.) fails to pay MATC, you assume responsibility for paying the amount the sponsor originally promised to pay on your behalf.
• Hold on Student Account - A “Hold” will be placed on your records if your student obligations remain unpaid. As long as the hold remains in effect, it will prevent your ability to register for future semesters, add classes for the current term, receive official transcripts, or receive your diploma or certificate.
• Collection Information and Reminders - MATC, or its designated collection agency, may use an automated calling system and pre-recorded voice to contact you by phone regarding any outstanding account, student obligations, or reminders, using any current or future phone number you have provided to the college, including any number to a cellular phone or wireless device.
• Collection Fees and Credit Reporting - Delinquent debts may be reported to a credit bureau, referred to collection agencies, and pursued through legal action against you. You agree to pay all reasonable costs and expenses of collecting unpaid charges, including collection agency fees.

How to Avoid Financial Responsibility

• You are required to officially drop classes in order to avoid financial responsibility. If you decide not to attend a class, you must officially drop that class within the stated refund periods.
• Your financial aid eligibility may be affected. Be aware that dropping classes may reduce your eligibility for financial aid, resulting in debt owed by you. Do NOT assume you will be dropped automatically if you do not pay your tuition or if you do not attend classes.
• Courses not dropped will be graded and you will have a financial obligation for the course.