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College of the Desert

College of the Desert
43-500 Monterey Ave
Palm Desert, CA 92260-9305

Official telephone: (760) 346-8041
Website: https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/
Screen last updated on: October 2026

The financial aid information below is valid for the 2026 academic year.
EXPENSES
Undergraduate tuition: $1,288; $11,844 out-of-state
Book fees: $1,305
Miscellaneous expenses: $1,656
Other expenses: Estimated expense of transportation for residents.
Combined room and board expenses: $27,540

APPLYING FOR AID

Required form Priority date Rolling? Closing date
FAFSAN/AnoJune 30
Institution's own financial aid formN/AnoN/A
School participates in Federal Work-Study Program: yes

TYPES OF AID AVAILABLE
Types of loans available:
  • Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
  • Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
  • Direct PLUS Loans
  • Federal Perkins Loans
Need-based scholarships/grants available:
  • need-based (general)
  • Federal Pell Grants
  • SEOG
  • state scholarships/grants
  • college/university scholarships/grants (institutional funds)
  • private scholarships/grants

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