Programs
Smart Start
Join Smart Start and begin your journey!
MPS Class of 2024: Planning to attend MATC or UWM?
Learn how to recieve up to $500 for participating!
Smart Start is for MPS seniors who will attend MATC or UWM. Get help with admissions, access support over the summer, and have a great first semester.
To join, complete a form at
Why Join?
- Make friends and connect to other MPS graduates
- Get support from a Success Coach this summer and fall
- Learn how to pay for college
- Grow your skills so you can graduate college on time
- Go on fun trips throughout Milwaukee
- Start a campus job early to earn money for college
- Smart Start is free to join
Questions?
- MPS: Email pollacel@milwaukee.k12.wi.us or call (414) 902-8462
- MATC: Email smartstart@matc.edu or call (414) 297-6228
- UWM: Email smart-start@uwm.edu or call (414) 229-5385