Financial Aid

College is expensive!          But, there is help.                           

Most College of the Desert students qualify for some form of financial aid, but 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.

​College of the Desert Federal School Code: 001182