2012-2013 COD Scholarship Application is Now Available Online. Please click on the link below.
Who Qualifies for Financial Aid? Probably You!
The good news is that almost everyone is eligible for some form of student financial aid. All students should apply for federal student assistance by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly referred to as the FAFSA (go to the FAFSA link below), including students applying for the BOG Enrollment Fee Waiver for California residents. Simply click on the icons below to begin the financial aid process:
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FOR ALL STUDENTS! Apply for financial aid today! College of the Desert's Title IV School Code #001182 The tutorial below can help you complete the FAFSA: |
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Tips: Here are some helpful hints that will assist you during the financial aid process...
- Do apply for financial aid early!
- Educate yourself by reading all forms, brochures and documents!
- Students are our #1 priority, but students should meet all published deadlines!
- Eliminate standing in line and go on-line!
- Return all requested forms and documents to the Financial Aid Office!
- Timely submission of forms, means timely disbursement of financial aid!
The Financial Aid Office provides all eligible students with the available financial resources to make the cost of a college education more affordable. To contact the office, please call (760) 773-2532. The Financial Aid Office's fax number is (760) 776-7338.