Tuition Grants

ESCOM is a unique concept in continuing education designed to serve the needs of men and women who are in, or preparing for, retirement. It is dedicated to the principle of lifelong learning, seeking continued personal growth through the creative use of leisure time in a stimulating intellectual and socially congenial environment. In keeping with the above objective, the College of Marin Foundation and ESCOM have collaborated to offer tuition grants for students 55 years of age, or better, who may find it difficult to cover the entire cost of enrolling in the College of Marin class of their choice.

Eligibility Criteria
Grant recipients must be at least 55 years of age. You must be able to demonstrate financial limitation. Please complete the attached Tuition Grant Application. All information shared on the form will be kept confidential. The COM Foundation reserves the right to review any financial records. No more than four grants per year will be awarded any individual, including one for fall 1 or 2 and one each for winter, spring, and summer quarters. Grants are quarter specific and are not transferable between quarters. Grants may be applied to any College of Marin class, including Emeritus, Community Education, and credit classes. If you are applying for a grant for a credit class, please check with Financial Aid to see if you are eligible for a Fee Waiver. Grants may cover the whole or some portion of course registration fees. Materials fees are NOT covered by grant funds and must be paid for by the student at the time of registration. Your completed grant application form must be received in the Emeritus Center by the deadline shown at the top of the application form.

Application Procedures
1) Submit your completed application by the deadline shown at the top of the application. You are urged to register for the class of your choice now; pre-enrollment will not affect your chances of getting an award and assures your place on the class roster. Your grant will be refunded to you.

2) The ESCOM grants committee meets following the deadline. Available funds are allocated among all eligible applicants. A committee member will call to inform you that you have received a grant and to verify that you will be taking the course with the grant aid offered.

3) For Community Education classes: If you are awarded a grant and you have pre-enrolled, your grant will be dispensed to you through the college’s refund process. If you choose to enroll after grants have been awarded, you will be mailed a Voucher which you may then use when registering. Keep in mind that your place in class is not secured until you have registered.

4) For credit classes: Grants are for enrollment fees ONLY; all other fees must be paid for at time of registration by the student. Please register with Admissions & Records, and your grant will be disbursed to you through the college refund process. Since credit classes begin before grant vouchers are available, it is not practical to issue vouchers for credit class grant recipients. Note to Credit Class registrants: Be sure to check with the Financial Aid Office to see if you qualify for a Fee Waiver. If so, you are not eligible for an ESCOM Tuition Grant.

Click here to download tuition grant application form.

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Technical Contact: Cheryl Lynn Carlson, Program Specialist, Community Education, Lifelong Learning and International Education, 415.485.9311
Content Responsible: Dr. Jason Lau, Director, Community Education, Lifelong Learning and International Education, 415.485.9316