plEDGE Program
The plEDGE Program provides 2017 & 2018 high school graduates (or equivalent) from the Coachella Valley with two full years of free tuition and fees at College of the Desert. The program was founded in 2017. Eligible recipients must submit a FAFSA or California Dream Act Application, and qualify for in-state tuition. The program is funded through private donors in the Coachella Valley and funds last dollar.
Year the Program was Founded
2017
Promise Typology Category
Last-dollar community college programs
State
California
Residency Requirement
N/A
K-12 School Attendance Requirement
School District
Type of Award
Financial Award
Financial Award is Limited to Students with Financial Need
No
Financial Award is Limited to Students who Meet Academic Achievement Requirements
No
Disbursement of Financial Aid
Last Dollar
Year Requirement for Full Aid
1
Sponsored by Single Agency
No
Program Offers Support Services
Yes
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