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Career and Technical Programs

We are NOT a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certified institution and do NOT participate in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), or the F, J or M visas programs. We are not an I-20 institution.

Career and Technical Education applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of $45.Fees are payable only by Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. No checks or cash will be accepted.

Note: Career and Technical Education applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of $45.Fees are payable only by Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. No checks or cash will be accepted.

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Paramedic & Fire Fighter I & II 
Fire Fighter/EMT Combined (Full Time/Day) & EMT only (Full Time/Day)  
Fire Fighter/EMT Combined (Part Time/Evening) & EMT only (Part Time/Evening)
Automotive Service Technology (Day)  
Practical Nursing (Day)
Practical Nursing (Hybrid)
Medical Terminology (Continuing Education Program)

Online Applications Open

Fall 2023:

1/30/2023

Spring 2024:

8/14/2023

Dual Enrollment Application Due Date

Fall 2023:

5/26/2023

Spring 2024:

TBA

Online Application Close:

**Note Programs may close prior to deadline due to program meeting capacity**

Fall 2023:

6/22/2023

Spring 2024:

12/8/2023

Background Check Deadline (For Applicable Programs)

Fall 2023:

6/29/2023

Spring 2024:

TBA

Admission Documents Deadline

Fall 2023:

6/29/2023

Spring 2024:

12/15/2023

Enrollment Deadline

Fall 2023:

7/13/2023

Spring 2024:

1/10/2024

Financial Aid Document Deadline

Fall 2023:

7/18/2023

Spring 2024:

1/11/2024

Start of Term Payments Deadline

Fall 2023:

8/2/2023

Spring 2024:

1/17/2024

Start of Term

Fall 2023:

8/8/2023

Spring 2024:

1/23/2024

Additional Important Dates

2023-2024 School Year Enrollment Opens

Fall 2023:

5/1/2023

Spring 2024:

5/2/2024

Practical Nursing Applications Close

Fall 2023:

5/1/2023

Spring 2024:

TBA

Practical Nursing Admission Documents Deadline

Fall 2023:

6/21/2023

Spring 2024:

TBA

Dental Document Deadline

Fall 2023:

6/21/2023

Spring 2024:

TBA

Medical Terminology Course Enrollment Deadline

**Requirement for Practical Nursing Program Applicants**

Fall 2023:

5/01/2023

Spring 2024:

TBA

Apply for Financial Aid by completing a FASFA at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. MTC’s school code is 015496. More information can be found on our Financial Aid page. Veterans may use their Veterans (VA) benefits, including the Montgomery GI Bill and Post 9/11 Bill. We accept Florida Prepaid and the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship.

Financial aid is not available for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes or GED® Preparation classes. 

Check your email for your MTCdashboard.net login username and password. Once you have your username and password, you can log into your student account at MTCDashboard.net and review what documentation you need to provide to complete your application.

All Application/Admission documents must be submitted via email to mtcstudentservices@manateeschools.net. No paper documents will be accepted. All Financial Aid documents must be submitted via email to mtcfinancialaid@manateeschools.net. No paper documents will be accepted

Have you already submitted your documents and planning on applying to 2 or more programs? If you have made more than one application, contact Student Services. You may be required to resubmit your documents. If the application process does not function, please try back in several hours. If the problem persists or if you have other questions or issues, contact MTCStudentServices@manateeschools.net or 941.751.7900 x 46108. * Your $45 application fee is non-refundable.

**Manatee Technical College reserves the right to cancel any program prior to the start of a semester if a pre-determined minimum quota of enrolled students is not met. Minimum quotas vary from program to program. Refunds will be made in accordance with MTC’s refund policy as outlined in the MTC Catalog and MTC Student Handbook. 

See our Frequently Asked Questions: FAQ’s, contact Student Services at MTCstudentservices@manateeschools.net or 941.751.7900 x 46108 or see the video below.

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Learn English / GED® Test Preparation

We are NOT a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certified institution and do NOT participate in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), or the F, J or M visas programs. We are not an I-20 institution.

Fees are payable only by Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. Debit cards are accepted if they have a major credit card logo. No checks or cash will be accepted. Financial aid is not available for GED® Preparation classes

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Adult Education – School Year 2023-2024
Semester Deadlines
Fall 2023 Term:  
9/5/2023 - 12/21/2023 Apply between 7/10/2023 – 8/4/2023  
Spring 2024 Term
1/29/2024 – 5/24/2024 Apply between 11/13/2023 – 11/28/2023  
Fall 2023 Term (short):
10/23/2023 - 12/21/2023
Apply between 9/18/2023 – 9/29/2023  
Spring 2024 Term (short):
4/01/2024 – 5/24/2024
Apply between 2/12/2024 – 2/23/2024  

Check your email for your MTCdashboard.net login username and password. Once you have your username and password, you can log into your student account at MTCDashboard.net and review what documentation you need to provide to complete your application.

*Manatee Technical College reserves the right to cancel any program prior to the start of a semester if a pre-determined minimum quota of enrolled students is not met. Minimum quotas vary from program to program. Refunds will be made in accordance with MTC’s refund policy as outlined in the MTC Catalog and MTC Student Handbook. 

Contact Student Services at MTCstudentservices@manateeschools.net or 941.751.7900 x 46108 or see the video below.