ACADEMIC COUNSELING & EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (ACES)
The ACES Program at College of the Desert is a counseling and college transfer assistance program designed to assist students in meeting the challenges of graduating from COD and transferring to a four-year university of your choice. ACES, a Student Support Services TRiO Program is federally funded under the U.S. Department of Education. The program is designed to support participants in meeting the challenges of graduating from College of the Desert and transferring to a four-year university. ACES emphasizes academic, career, personal and transfer counseling, and educational services to help students meet their goals.
ACES Mission Statement
"To assist the first generation, low-income student in the graduation and transfer process from College of the Desert and to strenghten their preparation for the successful completion of the Bachelor's Degree goal."
For additional information about the ACES Program and the services and elgibility requirements, please call the office at (760) 776-7347.
STUDENT BENEFITS
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One-on-One Counseling
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Transfer Assistance
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College Skills and Financial Aid Workshops
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Priority One Registration
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One-on-One Tutoring
Additional Benefits:
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Computer Lab
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Individual Student Educational Plan
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ACES Scholarship Awards
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ACES Academic Achievers Recognition
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Laptop/Calculator Loans
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University Tours and Cultural Events
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Quiet and Comfortable Study Areas
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident of the U.S.
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First Generation College Student
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Low-Income (Meet Federal Income Guidelines)
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Freshman Status (30 transferable units or less)
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Enrolled full-time (12 units minimum)
*Disabled Students who are not already participating in the Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) at COD, may be eligible to receive services without meeting other eligibility criteria.
For additional information about ACES and applying, click on the following links:
ACES Students Newsletter (requires the free Adobe Acrobat reader)
ACES Faculty and Staff
Adell B. Bynum
Program Director/Counselor Student Support Services (SSS)
ACES Program
Telephone: (760) 776-7204
E-Mail: abynum@collegeofthedesert.edu
Scott Cooper, Counselor
Telephone: (760) 862-1349
E-Mail: scooper@collegeofthedesert.edu
Maria Huerta, Counselor
Telephone: (760)776-7312
E-Mail: mahuerta@collegeofthedesert.edu
Betty Esparza, ACES Secretary
Telephone: (760) 776-7347
E-Mail: besparza@collegeofthedesert.edu
