Get the EDGE and take the plEDGE!
EDGE/plEDGE is a college completion program that combines national best practices to support students from onboarding to completion. Giving students an EDGE into higher education, and making a plEDGE to help them complete.
What is EDGE?
EDGE prepares students for success in college by providing a smooth transition into college life and wrap around support services for two years while students are enrolled at COD. These support services include follow up calls, informational emails, dedicated counseling, financial aid assistance and student success workshops.
To prepare students for their college journey, EDGE provides a summer bridge component that includes a 3-week, fast-paced review of Math and/or English, as well as resources needed to be a successful college student. Completing the summer bridge program is a requirement to receive free tuition and fees for two years with plEDGE at College of the Desert.
The summer bridge program is offered during the summer at the main campus in Palm Desert, as well as Indio, Mecca-Thermal, Palm Springs, and Desert Hot Springs.
What are the benefits of participating in the EDGE/plEDGE?
Students who participate are able to take advantage of many opportunities, including:
Math and/or Writing/Reading Review
Priority registration
Access to Textbooks and Computers during participation in EDGE
Dedicated Faculty, Counselors and Staff
College Student Success Strategies
Assistance with Financial Aid Applications and Financial Literacy Exposure
Follow up Services and Workshops
Free tuition and fees for two years with plEDGE!
What is plEDGE?
The plEDGE Program provides 2020 high school graduates (or equivalent) from the Coachella Valley* two full years of free tuition and fees at College of the Desert!
To participate in the plEDGE program students are required to:
- Complete the summer bridge program in EDGE
- Enroll full-time during the Fall & Spring semesters
- Maintain good academic standing
- Participate in 10 hours of community service, mentoring or internships
- Attend a career pathway workshop at the COD Career and Workforce Solutions Center
- Submit a FAFSA or Dream Act application that is received by the COD Financial Aid Office and have a completed financial aid file by December 16, 2020. Failure to meet this requirement will result in a hold on the students account as well as the student being responsible for their tuition and fees.
Questions?
For questions regarding EDGE contact us at
edge@collegeofthedesert.edu or by phone at 760.636.7970.