An economic emergency fund for MATC students

Faculty and Students Together

The local 212 Fast Fund mission: To provide Milwaukee Area Technical College students experiencing economic emergencies with rapid financial support and resources so they remain enrolled and achieve academic success, to promote public and MATC policies impacting MATC students, and to spur workforce development that enhances the greater Milwaukee area.

FAST Fund is an independent 501(c)3, not affiliated with MATC.

For Students

Fast Fund at MATC aims to support MATC students by providing quick and straightforward financial assistance to help them succeed in their education without the burden of unexpected expenses. Click the button below to apply.

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For Supporters

Support Fund at MATC today! Your donation provides urgent financial assistance to Milwaukee Area Technical College students facing economic emergencies, ensuring they can continue their education and achieve their dreams.

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For Educators

We recognize the dedication of MATC educators' support for their students. Fast Fund at MATC has created a collection of resources for eduators to share with students to assist their efforts of supporting students on their educational journey.

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Our Impact

Pie chart of monetary aid by category: Housing 42%, Tuition, Books and Supplies 35%, Transportation 10%, Utilities 9%, Other 4%.

Bar chart of students helped each year: 109 in 2017-18, 298 in 2018-19, 344 in 2019-20, 443 in 2020-21, 765 in 2021-22, 1,668 in 2022-23, 2,451 in 2023-24, 2,980 in 2024-25, and 3,671 in 2025-26.

The FAST Fund employs one full-time Executive Director and a part-time Student Support Coordinator, supported by three student workers and four volunteer staff members. We are much more than just our staff: our student volunteers, fellows, past MATC faculty, community partners, and so many others keep us alive. All of our support is funded through tax-deductible voluntary donations!