First-Time College Student

Start your 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.

If you would prefer to enroll without an enrollment coach’s assistance, continue to step 2.

Apply to COM

• Complete and submit your admission application at ApplyTexas.org.
• You will apply as a two-year student.
• For selective admission programs listed below, students will need to submit an additional program-specific application. Prospective students will select their program of interest in the ApplyTexas application. Once submitted, COM will provide instructions for completing the program-specific application.
  • Allied Health
    • Nursing
      • Associate degree Nursing (AAS)- Registered Nurse
      • Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
    • Dental Hygiene
    • Radiologic Technology
    • Pharmacy Technician
      • Certificate- Pharmacy Technician
      • Associate of Applied Science- Pharmacy Technician
  • Public Safety
    • Law Enforcement
    • Basic Peace Officer Certificate

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Apply for Financial Aid

Don’t let finances stand in the way of your education! COM offers financial aid to help you cover the cost of your education.

If you live in Texas City, La Marque, Hitchcock, Dickinson, or Santa Fe and will be graduating in the Class of 2025, you’re eligible for tuition-free college through the Opening Doors Promise Scholarship at College of the Mainland!

Learn more about the Promise Scholarship

Start by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

To complete a FAFSA, you will need:

• Your social security number
• Your A-number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
• Federal income tax returns, records of child support received; and your current balance of cash, savings and checking accounts
• Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
• Records of untaxed income (if applicable)

Complete a FAFSA at studentaid.gov. COM school code is 007096.

FAFSA assistance or to schedule an appointment with staff:
Phone: 409-933-8274
Email: finaid@com.edu

Learn more about financial aid at COM.

No Social Security Number? No Problem.

If you are a Texas student without a Social Security Number (SSN), you can access financial aid through the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TAFSA). This state and institutional aid can help cover the cost of tuition, fees and other educational expenses.

To complete a TAFSA, you will need:

• Your residency information
• Your parents’ financial information (if dependent)
• Documentation of your income and assets
• A completed TAFSA form.

TASFA contact information:
Carmen Franco
Phone: 409-933-8655
Email: cfranco@com.edu

Learn more about TAFSA.

For help with FAFSA or TAFSA, visit the Welcome Center located in the Doyle Family Administration Building located at 1200 N. Amburn Road, Texas City, TX 77591. No appointment necessary.

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Apply for Scholarships

Unlock opportunities to fund your education by applying for scholarships! COM offers a variety of scholarships to help reduce your college expenses and make your educational journey more affordable.

By completing one application, students will be considered for 100+ COM Foundation scholarships!

To complete a scholarship application, you will need:

• A COM login and email (students receive their official COM email once their application for admission has been submitted in-full and accepted)
• A completed FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application

Click here to complete your scholarship application.

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.
• College Bridge certificates and certain SAT or ACT scores may qualify you as college ready.

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.
• 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.

Once you have completed all the steps to enroll above, you will be assigned an academic advisor. Your advisor will guide you through your academic journey at COM, helping you plan your courses and register, all based on your personal goals.

MEETING WITH AN ACADEMIC ADVISOR IS REQUIRED FOR ALL FTIC STUDENTS.

You can view your advisor and set up an appointment with them here.

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Tuition Payment

Once you have registered, you will need to submit payment for courses prior to the payment deadlines. Students who register for the first and second eight-week sessions together may pay for all courses at the same time. However, students may also choose to only pay for the upcoming first eight-week session and then pay for the second eight-week ahead of that start date.

Payment options include:

• Payment installment plan
• Financial aid
• 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.

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