School to Work Students

• Sign Up for Information On How To Become A New MC Student Fall 2025 or Spring 2026:
  • If you are interested in participating in the Metropolitan College program as a new participant during the Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 semesters, submit your name and email address so we can send you updates about helpful resources and important deadlines: MC Prospective Student Information Form.
• Metropolitan College Information Sessions For STW Participants:  Click here for session dates

Attending JCTC or UofL? We cover both!

However, to utilize MC benefits at the University of Louisville (UofL), you must meet one of the following criteria: 

1. Cumulative 3.0 high school GPA or greater and a 21 ACT/1060 SAT composite or Superscore. 
2. 60 transferable college credit hours or have earned an associate degree.
3. Cumulative 3.3 high school GPA or greater, no ACT/SAT test score required.

Students who do not meet one of the admission criteria listed above have several options to receive Metro College benefits at the University of Louisville:

• Participate in Metropolitan College at Jefferson Community and Technical College and participate in the University of Louisville Transfer Program, ULtra. Once you earn 60 transferable college credit hours or have earned an associate degree, you may receive MC benefits at the University of Louisville. Students are strongly encouraged to consider this option and to utilize the services of ULtra. ULtra counselors will advise students of JCTC courses that support their transfer to UofL.
• Utilize UPS Earn and Learn benefits (while working in a MC eligible work shift) during your first semester at UofL. If you obtain a 2.7 or higher UofL GPA during this first term in the Earn and Learn program, you can submit an MC petition for admission to the Metropolitan College program the following semester.
• Submit a MC petition requesting an exception to the MC UofL admission policy. An exception to the UofL MC admission policy will be considered when extenuating circumstances prevented adherence to the MC UofL admission criteria. See petition submission steps below.

Complete the current academic year FAFSA by going to studentaid.gov. This application is free to complete. If you are asked to pay a fee, check the web address. Student and parent tax information will be needed if you are under 24 years of age. Add both the JCTC (006961) and UofL (001999) school codes.

To be eligible for MC benefits, participation is limited to United States citizens and federal student aid eligible non-citizens as defined by the Federal Student Aid Office at studentaid.gov. When UPS reviews a student's employment verification, if a student is listed as a non-citizen on the I-9 paperwork, the student must have a completed current year FAFSA on file with the institution to determine if the student is an eligible non-citizen as defined by the Federal Student Aid Office. The UofL/JCTC Financial Aid Office can assist you with any questions regarding the FAFSA and your eligibility status.

While MC allows first-time students to provide the FAFSA confirmation page in order to access MC benefits for their first semester in the program, a completed Financial Aid file with the school attending is required for continuation of MC benefits. Learn more about the MC FAFSA requirement or complete the Interactive MC Financial Aid Worksheet to learn how financial aid affects your tuition benefits with Metropolitan College.

Jefferson Community and Technical College Application

You must have a high school diploma or GED to apply. ACT and Compass scores must meet individual program requirements.

Visit jefferson.kctcs.edu/Admissions for JCTC semester application deadlines and/or required fee information.

University of Louisville Application

Visit louisville.edu/admissions/apply for UofL semester application deadlines and/or required fee information.

To utilize MC benefits at the University of Louisville (UofL), you must meet one of the following criteria: 

1. Cumulative 3.0 high school GPA or greater and a 21 ACT/1060 SAT composite score or Superscore.
2. 60 transferable college credit hours or have earned an associate degree.
3. Cumulative 3.3 high school GPA or greater, no ACT/SAT test score required.

Students who do not meet one of the admission criteria listed above have several options to receive Metro College benefits at the University of Louisville:

1. Participate in Metropolitan College at Jefferson Community and Technical College and participate in the University of Louisville Transfer Program, ULtra. Once you earn 60 transferable college credit hours or have earned an associate degree, you may receive MC benefits at the University of Louisville. Students are strongly encouraged to consider this option and to utilize the services of ULtra. ULtra counselors will advise students of JCTC courses that support their transfer to UofL.
2. Utilize UPS Earn and Learn benefits (while working in a MC eligible work shift) during your first semester at UofL. If you obtain a 2.7 or higher UofL GPA during this first term in the Earn and Learn program, you can submit an MC petition for admission to the Metropolitan College program the following semester.
3. Submit a MC petition requesting an exception to the MC UofL admission policy. An exception to the UofL MC admission policy will be considered when extenuating circumstances prevented adherence to the MC UofL admission criteria. When available, relevant documentation should be submitted with the petition. Submission of a MC petition does not guarantee approval. (See steps below)

STW students, contact Sarah Schladand with any questions about the MC UofL requirements.

Note: You may need to reapply for admission, submit HS and/or college transcripts, and resolve any institutional holds preventing registration to enroll in classes.

The UofL Metropolitan College Themed Community brings together students who work third shift at UPS as part of the Metropolitan College program. This residential community provides MC students the opportunity to engage with each other and with the campus community. Hall mates with a similar schedule allow for less interrupted sleep schedules and possible carpooling opportunities.

For more details, check out the Metro College Themed Community Housing page.

Note: UofL MC Themed Community costs are not covered by MC benefits, and participants must meet MC UofL Admission requirements to participate.

Submit an MC petition requesting an exception to the MC UofL admission policy after April 1. An exception to the UofL MC admission policy will be considered when extenuating circumstances prevented adherence to the MC UofL admission criteria. When available, relevant documentation should be submitted with the petition. Submission of a MC petition does not guarantee approval.

To submit the petition, students should complete these steps:

1. Step 1: Schedule a meeting (in-person or virtual) with ULtra Transfer Services to determine when you should transfer to UofL as an MC student. 
   1. Log on to the scheduling page: Contact & Office Hours — Office of Adult & Transfer Services (louisville.edu). Plan in advance as it may be 24 hours or more before an appointment is available. 
   2. Scroll down and select "Book Now" under a staff member.
   3. In the form, under "What would you like to talk about during the meeting?" write "Support to file and MC petition for UofL".
2. Step 2: Meet with the ULtra staff member and request this form to be completed: https://forms.office.com/r/rm9UNw6Fm8 (Note: Students are not able to access this form.)
3. Step 3: Immediately after meeting with ULtra, a student must complete and submit the petition form: https://forms.metro-college.com/petition

1. Visit your school's advising office to receive guidance on your class selection.
   1. Jefferson Community and Technical College Advising
   2. University of Louisville Advising
2. New MC students should limit first semester enrollment to 10 credit hours or less.
3. New MC students should advocate for late afternoon and/or evening classes that will compliment a night shift work schedule.
4. If you have already registered, contact your academic advisor to adjust your schedule ASAP.
5. Since you will be working year-round, plan on taking classes during the summer semester. Talk to your academic advisor about incorporating summer classes into your academic plan.
6. Once you have demonstrated success working at nights and completing 10 credit hours, you may increase your course load to full-time.

If you are eligible for Evolve 502 benefits,  we encourage you to enroll in both programs to stack your benefits. Evolve 502 is a "Last Dollar Scholarship" program which means it covers the remaining cost of tuition and fees after all other grants, third party payments and scholarships have been applied. It ensures that eligible students don’t have to pay out-of-pocket for tuition if their other aid doesn’t fully cover the cost.  Conversely, Metro College limits the use of Pell, SEOG, and CAP grants to no more than 50% of a student’s tuition and security fee each semester. If you are enrolled in MC, or dually enrolled in both programs, any remaining grant funds, KEES, or scholarships can be used for other fees or received as a refund to support additional educational expenses not listed on your JCTC tuition and fee bill. 

Some of the benefits of participating in MC are:

• JCTC Tuition and Security Fee paid. Not a last dollar scholarship; opportunity to keep some financial aid as a refund.

• Open to all students who file and complete a FAFSA. Not limited to JCPS recent high school or GED graduates.

• Receive on the job skill development with starting wage $21/hour.

• No requirement for minimum number of credit hours enrolled each semester.

• Still eligible for MC benefits even if don’t meet satisfactory academic progress.

• $250 Fee Payment fall and spring semesters

• Summer tuition benefits.

• $500 Semester Bonus each fall and spring semesters.

• Full UPS Employee Benefits package (i.e. healthcare, dental, etc.)

• High 5 Wealth Development program to support MC students in growing their wealth.

• Can take a semester off with no penalty (although not encouraged)

• Can enter program any semester, not just fall after senior year in high school.

• Can continue all MC benefits at University of Louisville after graduation or 60 transferrable credits. 

If a student is enrolled in both Evolve 502 and MC, MC benefits will be applied to the student tuition bill first. Evolve will only pay tuition and fees if there are remaining costs on the account after MC benefits and all financial aid are applied.  JCTC MC students enrolled in Evolve 502, could receive these additional benefits:

• Additional payment for JCTC fees in excess of $250 (fall and spring semesters) and not covered by other financial aid.

• Payment of MC ineligible grades, if the student has completed all steps to be eligible for Evolve 502 benefits prior to withdrawn or failing grades posting date. Students would not be able to use this retroactively.

• MC students enrolled in Evolve 502 with a household income of $47,000 or below are eligible for the Opportunity Grant of $1,100 each fall and spring semesters. 

All financial aid funds, including the opportunity grant, are held in the student account up to the total cost of the student tuition and fee bill. If there are financial aid funds above the total cost of the JCTC bill, students will receive a residual payment at the beginning of the semester. Once MC pays the tuition, (Fall: After February 10 and Spring: After June 24), the Evolve award is adjusted on the student account and students will receive residual funds if applicable.  When the 250 fee payment is paid on MC student accounts, (Fall: after April 30 and Spring: after June 24), JCTC will adjust the Evolve award again if applicable. If you would like to see how dual enrollment could benefit you, please contact a MC Student Success Counselor and they will walk you through the application of benefits. For questions about Evolve 502, please contact Ashton Ballard with the JCTC Financial Aid office at ashton.ballard@kctcs.edu

Students interested in the Metropolitan College program are typically transferred to nights after high school graduation sometime in July. This will give students time to adjust to their new work schedule before fall semester classes begin.

Students should communicate with their management teams to coordinate transfer dates.

If you plan to transfer to nights after July, contact the MC office ASAP to discuss your options and learn next steps.

We need to verify that you’re working at UPS, in the correct position, and get some basic information from you. Employment will be verified within 5-7 business days after you have worked on nights. Once you are verified, you will receive an email to complete the Student Transition Program (STP).

Know your UPS Employee ID number, Student ID number, and Student Email address to complete.

Click here to complete the verification form.

New MC students ONLY, must complete the STP, which is a series of online modules that provide program information and campus resources.

• Log in to My MC. (Access to the MyMC Page is granted after employment verification is complete)
• Select “STP” under the CAPP Requirements section and complete the 1-2 hour online orientation.

• You will need to complete each online module, being sure to screenshot the TypeFocus Assessment Results report to provide to an MC Counselor for first student agreement.

Upon completion of the STP you will be prompted to schedule an appointment to sign your first agreement with a Student Success Counselor.

You must sign your MC Student Agreement BEFORE your school's tuition payment deadline to defer payment.

Tuition Payment Deadlines:

• Jefferson Community and Technical College
• University of Louisville

A photo ID (i.e. student, UPS, or government issued) is required to discuss specific student account information, including financial aid, tuition balance, enrollment status, etc., in all Metro College offices. General information may be provided if an ID is not presented.

*Fees not covered by Metropolitan College include, but are not limited to: housing, student recreation fee, meal plan, health fee, course fees, lab fees, parking fees, JCTC distance education fees, etc.

**Tuition costs not covered by Metropolitan College include, but are not limited to: undergraduate tuition charged at a rate higher than the in-state per credit hour rate, tuition that exceeds the full-time undergraduate in-state tuition rate, Winter Term courses, etc.

Limited Appointment Availability After August 1

Sign MC Student Agreement prior to your school's tuition deadline to ensure tuition payment is deferred on-time with school and to avoid having to set up a payment plan, possible late fees, and possible dropped courses. Appointments will be extremely limited after Aug. 1. Contact MC office ASAP if unable to sign agreement by this date to discuss your options.

Sarah Schladand - MC Student Success Counselor | sarah.schladand@kctcs.edu

Sara Heun - UPS Support Staff & HR Specialist | saraheun@ups.com | M-F 9AM - 5PM