COM Awarded $9 Million in Federal Funding for HSI Initiatives Through 2028
College of the Mainland (COM) has been selected for its third U.S. Department of Education Title V grant, bringing the combined grant total to $9 million. The latest grant awarded will fund the innovative project, “Semillas: Planting the Seeds for a Brighter Tomorrow,” aimed at enhancing educational outcomes for underrepresented students and strengthening student support
The COM 8-Week Advantage
Learning designed for student success. We believe you are meant to be bold and fly high. But we get it, life happens—work, family responsibilities and unforeseen circumstances. Navigating obstacles while trying to take multiple courses can quickly derail an entire 16-week semester. This is where the COM 8-week Advantage can help! Our 8-week sessions allow
Expanding Horizons: Featured Programs at COM
In response to our communities’ growing and expansive learning needs, College of the Mainland is prioritizing innovative learning options to effectively prepare the workforce of the future. For every student looking to advance their education, from pursuing high school equivalency, workforce education, transferring to a four-year university or looking to add to their existing education,
Opening Doors Promise Scholarship – Class of 2024
The COM Opening Doors Promise Scholarship covers 100 percent of tuition and fees for up to two years for eligible graduating high school students who are looking to pursue full-time studies at COM. Participating students can earn an associate degree or complete a workforce training certificate program. Learn More About the Promise Program → Eligibility
COM Professor Makes an Impact in the Classroom and in the Community
Not many college professors choose to volunteer their time to the community by moonlighting as firefighters. Then again, San Leon Fire Captain and COM Communications Theory Professor Dr. R.E. Davis is far from your average professor. “People are calling 911 when they are having one of their worst days of their lives,” he said. “So
Industry Approved
Regional Employers Value Job-Ready Graduates Research has shown that College of the Mainland’s economic impact on its surrounding region is an estimated $250 million a year. While that figure is impressive, perhaps COM’s most substantial contribution to the local economy is the steady supply of skilled, job-ready graduates we produce each year. With a career-focused
Opening Doors Promise Scholarship
The COM Opening Doors Promise Scholarship covers 100% of tuition and fees for any eligible high school student in Texas City, La Marque, Hitchcock, Dickinson or Santa Fe for up to two years. Learn More About the Promise Program → Eligibility Talk to an enrollment coach now to get started! Visit com.edu/promise to learn more.
WHY COM? Because We’re Literally Changing Lives
Here at College of the Mainland, we offer an array of innovative and dynamic learning options to meet the unique needs of our students, no matter where they may find themselves on their life journey. With high-impact and engaging areas of study, we’re committed to launching our students on a path toward a rewarding career and unparalleled success.
Let’s Get You BACK TO WORK
College of the Mainland is pleased to do our part to rebuild our community and contribute to a vibrant workforce through Let’s Get You Back to Work, an initiative to rapidly equip displaced and underemployed workers with the skills needed to fill critical industry needs.
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. Learn More