You're an incoming transfer student if you earned credit at another college or university
and plan to enroll at COM. If you are still in high school, see our First-time College Student information.
At COM, we make it easy for you to start your educational journey! Follow our simple
steps to enroll, get registered and begin your classes with confidence. Let’s turn
your goals into achievements together!
Step 1 - Meet With an Enrollment Coach (Optional)
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.
Step 2 - Apply for Admissions, Financial Aid & Scholarships
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
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.
- 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.
Apply for COM 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.
Step 3 - Complete Testing Requirements
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.
Visit our TSI Assessment page for more information.
Step 4 - Set Up COM Email
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.
Step 5 - Submit Supporting Documents
After your admission application is accepted, you will need to submit any required
supporting documents, if applicable. This includes:
- Submit official copies of transcripts.
- Students who transfer to COM from other institutions must have official copies of
their transcripts on file in the Office of Admissions and Records.
- Transcripts used to establish credits for prerequisites may be required prior to registration
for classes.
- Transfer students occasionally enroll with the intent of applying the credits they
earn at COM to degree plans at other schools. Transfer students with this intent may
declare themselves Transient Students when applying for admission. This will simplify
the enrollment process, prevent their transcripts from being evaluated for COM programs,
and may excuse them from some TSI requirements.
- 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 here. This waiver must also be sent to admissions@com.edu.
Step 6 - Meet With an Academic Advisor & Register for Classes
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:
- 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.