Opening Doors Promise Scholarship

The Opening Doors Promise Scholarship is a last-dollar scholarship opportunity that covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to two full years for any eligible Class of 2023 graduating high school student pursuing full-time studies at COM. Participating students can earn an associate degree or complete a workforce training certificate program.

Participating Communities

• Texas City
• La Marque
• Hitchcock
• Dickinson
• Santa Fe

Eligibility

• Class of 2023 high school graduates
• GED, public, private, home or charter school students
• Texas City, La Marque, Hitchcock, Dickinson or Santa Fe residing student
• La Marque High School students, regardless of residence
• GED students must be between the ages of 17-19
• No income or high school GPA requirement

Apply Now!

Complete these simple steps:

Step 1: Apply to COM
Step 2: Apply for Financial Aid

It’s really that easy!

Students are strongly encouraged to begin completing their application steps now.
Unlock your promising future today! Visit COM.EDU/PROMISE to learn more.

Questions?

Contact COM’s Financial Aid Office at 409-933-8274 or finaid@com.edu.

Opening Doors One Student at a Time

Facing the financial challenges of pursuing higher education is a tough reality for many college students. College of the Mainland is helping to alleviate that burden through its tuition-free college initiative, the Opening Doors Promise Scholarship. Since launching last year, the scholarship enrolled 248 new Promise students representing the cities within COM’s taxing district. Check out what one student has to say about taking her first step toward a promising tomorrow:

Devyn Cook

Santa Fe High School, Class of 2021

“The Promise Scholarship has graciously given me the opportunity to further my education. Since I fall between the lines of my parents making too much money to qualify for aid and not making enough to pay for college out of pocket, this scholarship has opened the door for me to be on the path I’ve always wanted to be on. I will forever be grateful for the opportunity to better myself and my future.”