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 a short-video tutorial clips on the whole financial aid application process (FAFSA & CA Dream Act).
| Academic Year | Tax Year Required | Deadline to Submit |
| 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2023 Tax Year | June 30th, 2026 |
| 2026-2027 Academic Year | 2024 Tax Year | June 30th, 2027 |
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 2026 dates/times below and no RSVP needed! *Note: Financial Aid workshops do NOT count towards a plEDGE workshop requirement.
| Date | Time |
| June 17th, 2026 (Wednesday) |
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
| July 13th, 2026 (Monday) |
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| August 18th, 2026 (Tuesday) |
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
| LOCATION |
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| COD Palm Desert Campus 43500 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260 CSSC, Room 269 |
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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 2026 dates/times below and no RSVP needed! Note: Financial Aid workshops do NOT count towards a plEDGE workshop requirement.
| Date | Time |
| June 25th, 2026 (Thursday) |
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| July 29th, 2026 (Wednesday) |
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
| August 25th, 2026 (Tuesday) |
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
| LOCATION | |
| COD Indio Campus 45524 Oasis St, Indio, CA 92201 Building B, ROOM 208 |
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Virtual (via Zoom)
If you would like to attend a virtual workshop, check out our Summer 2026 dates/times below and RSVP today! Once you RSVP, the Zoom link will be sent to all students before the workshop date. Note: Financial Aid workshops do NOT count towards a plEDGE workshop requirement.
| Date | Time | RSVP Link |
| June 1st, 2026 (Monday) |
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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| July 7th, 2026 (Tuesday) |
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
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| August 5th , 2026 (Wednesday) |
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
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Note: RSVP to receive virtual workshop link
Virtual Financial Aid Workshops (CSAC)
NEW: CSAC is offering two, statewide virtual Financial Aid 101 presentations for students and families!
Friday, September 18th at 6:00 pm
Thursday, October 8th at 6:00 pm
Open and free to all students and their families.
Helpful Tools (Checklist):
2025-2026 & 2026-2027 Academic Year
- 2025-2026 FAFSA Checklist (English/Spanish Available)
- 2025-2026 CA Dream Act Checklist (English/Spanish Available)
- 2026-2027 FAFSA Checklist (English/Spanish Available)
- 2026-2027 CA Dream Act Checklist (English/Spanish Available)
