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 2023-2024 application will require 2021 tax information. The 2024-2025 application will require 2022 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 Summer 2024 dates/times below and no RSVP needed!
| Date | Time |
| June 11th, 2024 (Tuesday) | 10:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m. |
| July 17th, 2024 (Wednesday) | 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| LOCATION | |
| COD Palm Desert Campus 43500 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Craven Center, 1st Floor, High-Tech Center (DSPS Lab) |
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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 Summer 2024 dates/times below and no RSVP needed!
| Date | Time |
| June 18th, 2024 (Tuesday) |
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| July 11th, 2024 (Thursday) |
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| LOCATION | |
| COD Indio Campus 45524 Oasis St, Indio, CA 92201 2nd Floor, Room 206 |
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Virtual (via Zoom)
If you would like to attend a virtual workshop via Zoom, check out our Summer 2024 dates/times below and RSVP today! Once you RSVP, the Zoom link will be sent to all students before the workshop date.
| Date | Time |
| June 5th, 2024 (Wednesday) | 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| July 25th, 2024 (Thursday) | 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Note: Zoom links will be sent within 24 hours of workshop date/time
Helpful Tools (Checklist):
2023-2024 Academic Year (Fall 2023 - Summer 2024)
- 2023-2024 FAFSA Checklist (English/Spanish)
- 2023-2024 CA Dream Act Checklist (English/Spanish)
2024-2025 Academic Year (Fall 2024 - Summer 2025)
- 2024-2025 FAFSA Checklist (English/Spanish)
- 2024-2025 CA Dream Act Checklist (English/Spanish)
