The TRiO-DSPS Program at College of the Desert is a TRiO Student Support Services   

     (SSS) program designed to provide comprehensive counseling and to assist students in

     meeting the challenges of graduating from COD and transferring to a four-year    

     university of their choice. The program is funded under the U.S. Department of   

     Education's TRiO Programs.

Mission Statement
     "To assist students with disabilities who are first generation, and/or low-income student  

      in the graduation and transfer process from College of the Desert and to strengthen  

      their preparation for the successful completion of a college degree."
 
Student Benefits

• One-on-One Counseling

• AA Degree/Certificate and Transfer Assistance

• Workshops.

• Priority One Registration

• One-on-One Tutoring

• Computer Lab Use for Educational Purposes

• Detailed Student Educational Plans

• University/College Tours and Cultural Events

• Live Scribe Pen/Text Book* Loan Program

Eligibility Requirements

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident of the U.S.

• Student with a Disability (Permanent or Temporary with Documentation)

• First Generation College Student AND/OR Low-Income (Meet Federal Income Guidelines)

• Must plan to earn an AA degree or Certificate and declare a plan transfer to a four year college or university.

• Grade Point Average (current semester and cumulative) 2.0 or higher

• Enrolled in 6 or more units for Fall and Spring semester. 

• Enrolled in Math 054 or have assessment scores with this placement

*If available