plEDGE

College of the Desert is pleased to offer students the opportunity to take the plEDGE! The plEDGE Program provides 2024 high school graduates (or equivalent) from the Coachella Valley* with two full years of free tuition and fees at College of the Desert!

Participating students must complete the following requirements:

• Complete the EDGE Summer Bridge Program.         
  • Students with a GPA of 3.2 or above have the option of completing a summer course instead of enrolling in the EDGE summer courses.
• Full-time enrollment during the Fall and Spring semesters
  • Students with disabilities may be eligible to take fewer than 12 units with DSPS counselor approval.
  • Students who are currently employed full-time may be exempt from being enrolled in 12 units.
  • Students who are pursuing a certificate may be exempt from being enrolled in 12 units based on program of study.
• Maintain good academic standing (GPA 2.0+)
• Participate in 10 hours of community service, mentoring or internships
• Check-in with an Outreach Specialist before the end of their first semester
• Attend a career pathway workshop at the COD Career and Workforce Solutions Center​
• Submit a FAFSA or CA Dream Act application that is received by the COD Financial Aid Office and have a completed Financial Aid File by December 16, 2024. Failure to meet this requirement will result in a hold being placed on the student account as well as the student being responsible for their tuition and fees.
  • 2023 plEDGE students must submit a FAFSA or CA Dream Act application that is received by the COD Financial Aid Office and have a completed Financial Aid File by December 16, 2023.  Failure to meet this requirement will result in a hold being placed on the student account as well as the student being responsible for their tuition and fees.

For questions regarding plEDGE, please contact the EDGE office at edge@collegeofthedesert.edu