Workshops
College of the Desert encourages all students to complete a financial aid application. Please complete the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application (CADAA) so that we can match you to financial aid opportunities! If you have questions regarding financial aid, please join our workshops listed below.
Not sure which application to complete? Review our Applying for Aid webpage for more information.
For immediate assistance, check out the FATV portal which has short-video tutorial clips on the whole financial aid application process (FAFSA & CA Dream Act).
Note: If you are completing a financial aid application you will need the appropriate tax
information. The 2024-2025 application will require 2022 tax information. The 2025-2026 applications will require 2023 tax information.
In-Person Workshop (Palm Desert)
If you would like to attend a in-person workshop held in the Palm Desert campus, check out our SPRING 2025 dates/times below and no RSVP needed!
| Date | Time |
| August 26th, 2025 (Tuesday) |
10:00 AM- 11:30 AM |
| September 10th, 2025 (Wednesday) |
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
| October 21st, 2025 (Tuesday) |
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| November 13th, 2025 (Thursday) |
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| December 1st, 2025 (Monday) |
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| LOCATION |
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| COD Palm Desert Campus 43500 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260 CSSC, Room 269 |
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In-Person Workshop (Indio)
If you would like to attend a in-person workshop held in the Indio campus, check out our Spring 2025 dates/times below and no RSVP needed!
| Date | Time |
| September 23rd, 2025 (Tuesday) |
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
| October 16th, 2025 (Thursday) |
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| November 13th, 2025 (Thursday) |
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| December 8th, 2025 (Monday) |
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| LOCATION | |
| COD Indio Campus 45524 Oasis St, Indio, CA 92201 Building B, ROOM 208 |
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Virtual (via Zoom)
If you would like to attend a virtual workshop, check out our Spring 2025 dates/times below and RSVP today! Once you RSVP, the Zoom link will be sent to all students before the workshop date.
| Date | Time | RSVP Link |
| September 15th, 2025 (Monday) |
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
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| October 8th, 2025 (Wednesday) |
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
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| November 20th, 2025 (Thursday) |
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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| December 4th, 2025 (Thursday) |
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
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Note: RSVP to receive virtual workshop link
Cash for College Webinar (CSAC)
Join a Cash for College Webinar hosted by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC). Dates are available starting December 3rd, 2024 through September 2nd, 2025!
Register for selected dates/times!
These webinar will provide students and their families information on the FAFSA and CA Dream Act Application.
Helpful Tools (Checklist):
2025-2026 Academic Year (Fall 2025 - Summer 2026)
- 2025-2026 FAFSA Checklist (English/Spanish Available)
- 2025-2026 CA Dream Act Checklist (English/Spanish Available)
2024-2025 Academic Year (Fall 2024 - Summer 2025)
- 2024-2025 FAFSA Checklist (English/Spanish)
- 2024-2025 CA Dream Act Checklist (English/Spanish)
