Steps to Apply for Programs

Below are the steps to apply to Manhattan Area Technical College programs.

​COMPLETE THE MANHATTAN TECH APPLICATION

Create an account and submit the Manhattan Tech Application, along with either a waiver code or the required fee. After you submit your application, please allow about 30 minutes for your checklist to update.

1. Go to the Application Portal

Visit the Manhattan Tech application portal: engage.manhattantech.edu/apply

You’ll see two options:

  • First Time Users
  • Returning Users

2. Create Your Engage Account

If you’ve never started a Manhattan Tech application before, select: First Time Users – Create an Account

Enter:

  • Your name
  • A personal email address (not your school email, not a Manhattan Tech email)
  • Your date of birth
  • A password you will remember

Once you submit the form, you will be emailed a confirmation pin. Open that email and enter the pin to activate your account.

3. Log In to Engage Portal

After activating your account:

  1. Return to engage.manhattantech.edu/apply
  2. Select Returning Users – Log In
  3. Enter your email and password

You will now be logged into your Slate status portal.

4. Start Your Application

Once logged in:

  1. Select Start a New Application
  2. Choose the appropriate application based upon applicant type
  3. Complete all required fields
  4. Submit your application

Make sure all information is accurate—especially your name. Whatever you enter on your application becomes the official name on your Manhattan Tech account.

​COMPLETE ANY REQUIRED FORMS OR CHECKLIST ITEMS

After submitting, your status portal will show:

Check back regularly for updates.

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/MILITARY EDUCATION BENEFITS

  • 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 (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 needed and which we have received, login to the Online Financial Aid System. You can also contact the Financial Aid Office.
  • We accept various military education benefits. Please refer to our website for details.

RESET MANHATTAN TECH PASSWORD

Once you’re accepted into a program, you’ll receive an email from Manhattan Tech with instructions to reset your Manhattan Tech account password. Please complete this step before attending orientation.

Need Assistance?

If you run into any issues or have questions, you’re welcome to drop by campus during business hours. Our staff is happy to help.

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