Free Tuition at College of Marin/IVC

Great news for students graduating from high school and considering community college. Dr. Coon, President of College of Marin (COM) just announced....

COM Offers Free Tuition to All Marin County High School Seniors
Fall 2016 semester tuition covered for first 500 qualified applicants

KENTFIELD, CA—April 25, 2016—In honor of its 90th anniversary College of Marin (COM) will provide free tuition and cover fees for the first 500 Marin County high school seniors who apply for the 90th Anniversary Scholarship. Approved at the April 19 regular meeting of the board of trustees, the scholarship will help local students who intend to transfer to a four-year college or university and those interested in earning a degree or vocational certificate. Spring 2016 graduates from any Marin County public or private high school, or residents in a home school program, are eligible for the scholarship award.

COM Superintendent/President David Wain Coon stated, “In honor of their accomplishments and in celebration of the College’s 90th year serving Marin County, this program will get students started on their higher education goals.”

To qualify, students must apply to COM, complete the FAFSA or Dream Act Application, and complete the brief 90th Anniversary Scholarship Application. Students must then enroll in a minimum of 12 units for the fall 2016 semester.

Well aware that California faces a major skills gap, trustees understand that the jobs of today and tomorrow require postsecondary education. With over 50 percent of COM students receiving financial aid, scholarships bolster efforts to assist students who might not otherwise be able to enroll.

Interested students are encouraged to complete the qualification steps and submit their application early. The deadline to apply is June 1. Scholarship recipients must then enroll at COM by August 1, 2016. Recipients will still be responsible for books and applicable course material fees, but may be eligible for additional aid to cover these expenses. Questions about the scholarship should be directed to the Outreach and School Relations Office.

About the College—90 Years of Transforming Lives Through Education and Training
College of Marin is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at: www.accjc.org

College of Marin is one of 113 public community colleges in California and approximately 13,000 credit, noncredit, and community education students enroll annually.