Q. I can't afford to buy the software I need for class. Can I rent software for my home computer?

MATC does not have a rental program for software, but there are a couple of ways that you can get/use different software from your home computer:

Office 365 for free

• All currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff @ MATC can get Office 365 for free to download on their laptop or home computer. 
• Enter your MATC school email address (username@gmatc.matc.edu) when prompted to get started.
• If you have trouble installing it, try the troubleshooting links below.
• Please note that Office 365 can't be downloaded to Chromebooks, but you can access it on a Chromebook via the VMWare View / VDI.

Log into a VMware Virtual Desktop

• MATC provides remote access (off-campus) through our VMware View virtual desktop
  system.
• You can connect to different "pools" of virtual machines, from many internet connectable devices.
• The MATC VDI has some commonly used software including Microsoft Office.

MicroSoft Office Help & Training

The MATC Information Technology Helpdesk does not provide technical support for this product, so if you need further assistance, you can contact MicroSoft Office Help & Training:

• Get Office 365 for free
• Download and install or reinstall Microsoft 365 or Office 2021 on a PC or Mac
• Troubleshoot installing Office 365
• MS Office Help & Training 
• Forgot your Office 365 password? Contact the MATC HelpDesk and they will email you a password reset link:
  • Submit a HelpDesk Request Ticket
  • Or call 414-297-6541
  • Or email at helpdesk@matc.edu
  • Or Chat in Google Hangouts by clicking the plus sign ( + ) in the upper left and searching “MATC-IT Helpdesk”

Create Pathway Technology Devices and Software

• There is limited supply of devices available for checkout from the Downtown MATC Library, for Animation, CSG, Graphic Design (GRDS), and Audio Production (Audio) students.
• The Adobe Creative Suite is available to use only in certain classrooms and labs.
• Students can subscribe to the Adobe Creative suite at a discounted rate at 
  https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/buy/students.html