High School Student

Students should first meet with their high school counselor to discuss which dual credit option is the right fit.

Once a student has met with their high school counselor and discussed which dual credit pathways is the best fit, students should then complete the COM Dual Credit interest form here. Click on “Ready to Join Dual Credit” to get started.

Start your COM dual credit journey with a dedicated enrollment coach by your side!

Our enrollment coaches are here to guide you through the entire enrollment process, making it easy and stress-free. From your first step to your first class, they’ll be with you every step of the way, providing the support and answers you need.

Let’s embark on this journey together! Schedule a Meeting

1. Complete and submit your admission application at ApplyTexas.org.
   1. You will apply as a dual credit student.

If you plan to earn an associate’s degree, you will need to demonstrate college readiness by completing a TSI assessment.

Not all incoming students need to take the TSI Assessment.

• Students with a TSI Assessment exemption can enroll in any entry-level college course.
• SAT or ACT scores may qualify you as college ready.
• Students interested in workforce certificate, like welding or cosmetology, do not need to test.

Visit our TSI Assessment page for more information.

Once your application has been accepted by COM, you will receive instructions for setting up your official COM email account. Official communications from the College to its students is sent through the COM email account.

After your admission application is accepted, you will need to submit any required supporting documents, if applicable. This includes:

• For students who are 21 years old and younger, submit current meningitis vaccination records, which can be submitted via email to admissions@com.edu or the Upload Documents Portal.
• Vaccinations must be no more than five years old and must be administered more than 10 days before the start of classes. Learn more about meningitis vaccinations here.
• If students are unable, or unwilling, to provide vaccination records, they may complete a vaccination waiver. This waiver must also be sent to admissions@com.edu.

Each semester, every COM student is required to accept the student financial responsibility agreement (SFR) before registering for courses.

• Log in to COM SelfServe.
• Click on your user profile and select "Required Agreements."
• Click on "Student Financial Responsibility Agreement" for each term reflected.
• View and accept the agreement.

Course Planning and Registration

Once a student has completed all necessary steps to enroll, the final step will be to meet with their Dual Credit Enrollment Coach to plan and register for classes. Students should also meet with their high school counselor to review their dual credit course plans before registering for classes.

For questions regarding registration, contact the Dual Credit Office at dualcredit@com.edu or 409-933-8679.

Tuition Payment

Once registered, students will need to submit payment for Dual Credit courses prior to the payment deadlines.

Payment options include:

• Payment installment plan
• Online payment (via WebAdvisor)
• In-person payment by visiting the Cashier’s Office in the Doyle Family Administration Building during business hours.
• Over-the-phone payment by calling the Cashier’s Office at 409-933-8377 to pay in-full with a debit or credit card.

Students who qualified for the National Free and Reduced Lunch program in any of the four prior academic years may qualify for Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST).  Students who qualify will not pay for tuition, fees, textbooks or supplies.

For assistance, please contact the Cashier’s Office at 409-933-8377.