Cost should not keep anyone from receiving an education. COM offers one of the lowest tuitions in the state. In addition, we offer monetary support through financial aid, scholarships, grants, work-study programs and loans. We make education affordable for you.
Costs
2012-2013 Tuition & Fees (15 credit hours)
Select one:
- In District (click here to determine eligibility)
- Out of District (click here to determine eligibility)
- Out of State/Out of State
Financial Aid
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Average Cost of Attendance for College of the Mainland (15 credit hours)
(2012 - 2013)
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In District At Home (Dependent Students) |
In District At Home (Independent Students) |
In District Off Campus (Independent Students) |
Out of District At Home (Dependent Students) |
Out of District At Home (Independent Students) |
Out of District Off Campus (Independent Students) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $1,773 | $1,773 | $1,773 | $2,973 | $2,973 | $2,973 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Room & Board | $2,075 | $5,392 | $5,665 | $2,075 | $5,392 | $5,665 |
| Transportation | $1,340 | $1,340 | $1,340 | $1,340 | $1,340 | $1,340 |
| Personal / Misc. | $1,132 | $1,132 | $1,132 | $1,132 | $1,132 | $1,132 |
| TOTAL: | $7,520 | $10,837 | $11,110 | $8,720 | $12,037 | $12,310 |
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Out-of-State At Home (Dependent Students) |
Out-of-State At Home (Independent Students) |
Out-of-State Off Campus (Independent Students) |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $3,873 | $3,873 | $3,873 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Room & Board | $2,075 | $5,392 | $5,665 |
| Transportation | $1,340 | $1,340 | $1,340 |
| Personal / Miscellaneous | $1,132 | $1,132 | $1,132 |
| TOTAL: | $9,620 | $12,937 | $13,210 |
The most successful financial aid applicants start early in their high school years to explore opportunities. We encourage you to submit all applications and documentation well in advance of your enrollment in order to ensure timely completion and notification of your award status.
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Applying for Financial Aid – All students applying for financial assistance to attend COM must complete the FAFSA and COM Financial Aid Application for each academic year you plan to attend.
In addition, you must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). COM’s federal school code is 007096. COM offers a helpful resource – the 2012-2013 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet – which allows you to read and complete the questions before entering your information online. The questions are listed in the same order as they appear on the website.
You may be requested by the financial aid office to complete a Verification Worksheet (either dependent version or independent version) for each academic year you plan to attend and other supporting documentation.
Note: A U.S. law suspends eligibility for federal student aid if a person has been convicted under state or federal law for possession of or sale of illegal drugs (not including alcohol or tobacco). If you have been convicted in the past, this does not automatically mean you are ineligible for federal student aid. The Drug Conviction Worksheet will help you determine your eligibility (in Español). Download the appropriate form, complete and return the form to the Student Financial Services Office along with your other paperwork. Make sure to include your name and social security number on the form.
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Financial Aid Deadlines – July 1 (for fall semester); November 1st (for spring semester) and May 1 (for summer semester). Applicants who fail to meet these deadlines should be prepared to pay all educational costs incurred until their application is processed and eligibility is determined. A file is complete when all necessary paperwork has been received, the information verified and the file reviewed. Processing time on a file is approximately 4-6 weeks.
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Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements – The U.S. Department of Education requires standards of satisfactory progress for students who receive federal funds. The student’s total academic history is reviewed, regardless of whether the student received financial aid. In compliance with federal regulations, COM has established the Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements policy applicable to all financial aid recipients including student loans and those students who work on campus and are not eligible for federal funding.
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Financial Aid Probation and Termination Appeal Form & Procedures – The Financial Aid Appeals Committee meets once a month, except during the month of December. Students may appeal their financial aid probation and termination status when they have documented extenuating circumstances, such as personal injury or illness, death in the immediate family or undue hardship.
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Return of Title IV Funds Policy – The Student Financial Services Office is required by federal statute to recalculate federal financial aid eligibility for students who withdraw, drop out, are dismissed, or take a leave of absence prior to completing 60% of a payment period or term. The Federal Title IV financial aid problems must be recalculated in these situations.
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Check your financial aid status – All COM students can check their financial aid status using WebAdvisor.
Contact Student Financial Services Office
The Student Financial Services Office is located in the Administration Building, Room A-149. Call (409) 933-8274 or 1-888-258-8859, ext. 8274.