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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

    Website Links 

    http://collegeofthedesert.edu/students/EDGE/Pages/plEDGE.aspx

    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