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 2025-2026 application will require 2023 tax information. The 2026-2027 applications will require 2024 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 2025-2026 dates/times below and no RSVP needed!
| Date | Time |
| December 1st, 2025 (Monday) |
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| February 9th, 2026 (Monday) |
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| March 12th, 2026 (Thursday) |
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| April 14th, 2026 (Tuesday) |
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| May 7th, 2026 (Thursday) |
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 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 2025-2026 dates/times below and no RSVP needed!
| Date | Time |
| December 8th, 2025 (Monday) |
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| February 3rd, 2026 (Tuesday) |
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| March 17th, 2026 (Tuesday) |
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
| April 16th, 2026 (Thursday) |
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
| May 14th, 2026 (Thursday) |
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 2025-2026 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 |
| 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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| January 12th, 2026 (Monday) |
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
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| February 18th, 2026 (Wednesday) |
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 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 March 24th, 2026!
Register for virtual dates/times!
Look for in-person workshop dates/times!
These webinar will provide students and their families information on the FAFSA and CA Dream Act Application.
Helpful Tools (Checklist):
2025-2026 & 2026-2027 Academic Year
- 2025-2026 FAFSA Checklist (English/Spanish Available)
- 2025-2026 CA Dream Act Checklist (English/Spanish Available)
- 2026-2027 FAFSA Checklist (English/Spanish Available)
- 2026-2027 CA Dream Act Checklist (English/Spanish Available)
