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.

Location:

Cravens Student Services Center, 1st Floor

Hours:

Monday - Thursday 9:00 to 4:00
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

To ensure your classes are not dropped, please make sure to pay your fees before the term starts.

Students who have applied for financial aid through either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADA) should wait until after their applications have been processed to pay fees.

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:

  • Drivers License
  • Passport
  • U.S. Military ID
  • Native American Tribal Photo ID
  • Permanent Resident Card
  • Border Crossing Card
  • Matricula Consular ID