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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

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