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 refunds, financial disbursements, payroll distribution, collection of outstanding fees, and parking.  

Payment Options

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 Busar'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

The 1098-T form is used by eligible educational institutions to report information about their students to the IRS as required by the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. To access your 1098-T form, go to www.tra.vangent.com and follow the instructions for first time students.