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 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 |
| September 18th, 2024 (Wednesday) |
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| October 10th, 2024 (Tuesday) |
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| November 7th, 2024 (Thursday) |
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
| December 11th, 2024 (Wednesday) |
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| LOCATION | |
| COD Palm Desert Campus 43500 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Liberal Arts, Room 13A |
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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 |
| August 14th, 2024 (Wednesday) | 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| TBD | TBD |
| LOCATION | |
| COD Indio Campus 45524 Oasis St, Indio, CA 92201 Building B 3rd Floor, Room 302 (Computer Lab) |
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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 |
| August 19th, 2024 (Monday) |
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| September 3rd, 2024 (Tuesday) |
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| September 12th, 2024 (Thursday) |
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| October 22nd, 2024 (Tuesday) |
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| November 20th, 2024 (Wednesday) |
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| December 16th, 2024 (Monday) |
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Note: Zoom links will be sent within 24 hours of workshop date/time
Helpful Tools (Checklist):
2024-2025 Academic Year (Fall 2024 - Summer 2025)
- 2024-2025 FAFSA Checklist (English/Spanish)
- 2024-2025 CA Dream Act Checklist (English/Spanish)
