COM Receives $245,200 Grant from Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

College of the Mainland (COM) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $245,200 Student Success Acceleration Program (SSAP) 2.0 Grant by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. This grant will support innovative initiatives aimed at reengaging students who have paused their education just before completing their credentials.

“Securing this grant enhances our ability to provide vital support for students who have encountered challenges along their academic journeys,” said COM Associate Dean of Student Services, Deborah Fregia. “This funding allows us to implement targeted initiatives that will reengage these students and ensure they have the resources needed to achieve their educational aspirations, further advancing the success of our community.”

With a strong focus on adult learners, the SSAP grant will support the reenrollment of students who have six or fewer courses left in their programs, providing last-dollar scholarships and covering past-due balances to ensure a smooth transition back to school. The grant also includes a vital childcare support component, aimed at assisting parent students who may have stopped out due to a lack of resources. By addressing these challenges, COM is working to improve completion rates and empower more students to achieve their academic and career goals.

College of the Mainland was one of only 26 institutions selected by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to receive a portion of $6 million in funding, aimed at supporting evidence-based programs that drive student persistence and boost credential completion rates.

For more information about the SSAP grant, visit www.highered.texas.gov.