Bursar's Office
The Bursar's Office, sometimes referred to as the Cashier's Office, is a department responsible for accepting and processing all fees paid to College of the Desert. In addition, the Bursar's Office processes tuition refunds, Financial Aid/Scholarship disbursements, Payroll distribution, and Parking Permits.
Important Information During the Campus Closure:
Please be aware that many of your questions can be answered using the resources available on our website, including the new Chatbot feature. The links on the left side of this page and at the bottom of this page provide answers to many of the questions we encounter.
If you need to speak to someone in the Bursar's Office, the best way to reach us is to send us an Email to boffice@collegeofthedesert.edu from your COD student email address. In order for us to better assist you, please include the following:
- Your Full Name
- Student ID Number
- Phone number where we can contact you if we have questions
- Brief description of your question/problem
Although our office is currently closed, we are continuing to work remotely and are making every effort to respond to your questions. We thank you for your patience.
Be well,
Virginia Ortega
Accounting Manager
vortega@collegeofthedesert.edu
Location:
Cravens Student Services Center, 1st Floor
Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9:00 to 4:30
Friday 9:00 to 2:00; closed Fridays in the summer
Phone:
(760) 568-7510
Fax:
(760) 568-7522
Email:
Boffice@collegeofthedesert.edu
Payment Options
Fees are due in three days-count the day you enroll as the first day to prevent being dropped for non-payment. Once the term begins fees are due immediately; do not rely on being dropped for non-payment once the term begins.
Option 1)
Payments accepted 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
Please log into your @MyCod portal and click onto WebAdvisor to pay fees with a Visa, MasterCard, or a debit card that has the Visa/MasterCard logo. You will be able to print out a receipt immediately or anytime thereafter via the Web Advisor by selecting Registration statement under the Registration section in your WebAdvisor Student Menu.
Option 2)
During posted business hours students may pay by check or cash at the Bursar's window.
Option 3)
Mail your check, money order or cashier's check along with your student ID# to:
- College of the Desert
- Bursar Services
- 43500 Monterey Avenue
- Palm Desert, CA 92260
Funds must be drawn from a U.S. Bank in U.S. dollars.
Government issued identification is required for all window monetary transactions.
Acceptable IDs include:
- Passport
- Drivers License
- U.S. Military ID
- Native American Tribal Photo ID
- Permanent Resident Card
- Border Crossing Card
- Matricula Consular ID