Financial Aid
College is expensive! But, there is help.
Most College of the Desert Students qualify for some form of financial aid, the rules and regulations change frequently. The Community College Student Success Completion Grant, COD Pledge, and Dreamers have new information. Don't assume that you don't qualify. Check out the What's New Page Links to an external site.. Take the time to fill out your FAFSA Links to an external site. and you may be surprised! View the Financial Aid Video Tour Links to an external site.. Visit the Financial Aid office's website Links to an external site. for more help.
In addition, scholarships are plentiful and a great way to help pay for your education. College of the Desert has a scholarship webpage Links to an external site. and there are many other websites that can help you find resources for college.
Financial Aid Offices
Location: Cravens Student Services Center, 2nd Floor
Palm Desert Office hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM to 12:00PM
Contact: Phone (760) 773-2532, Fax (760) 776-7338
Indio Office hours Links to an external site.: Links to an external site.
Monday/Tuesday: 10:00AM to 12:00PM and 1:30PM to 4:00PM
Mecca Office hours Links to an external site.: Links to an external site.
Re-opening: August 29, 2018
Wednesday: 9:00AM to 12:00PM and 1:30PM to 5:00PM
College of the Desert Federal School Code: 001182