EDGE/plEDGE
The EDGE/plEDGE programs remove financial barriers by offering local high school graduates an opportunity to attend College of the Desert tuition-free. These groundbreaking initiatives help thousands of students each year begin their higher education journey with confidence.
By supporting EDGE/plEDGE, you are expanding access, creating pathways to success, and ensuring that every student has the chance to pursue their dreams without the weight of tuition costs.
Support EDGE/plEDGE and give students the gift of a strong start.
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“Bunching” Donations Can Maximize Impact And Tax Benefits
How to Maximize Your 2025 Gift If you care about supporting College of the Desert students, now may be the perfect time to think strategically about your philanthropy. Upcoming changes to federal tax law could affect how charitable deductions work starting in 2026....
Stepping Out for COD 2026
College of the Desert Foundation invites you to an unforgettable evening celebrating community, philanthropy, and student success at Stepping Out for COD 2026: Citizens of Distinction Gala. Join us on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 5–9 p.m. at the Cahuilla Ballroom,...
Shaping Tomorrow’s Media Leaders
KESQ, News Channel 3 and the COD Foundation have been allied partners for years. Providing an immersive experience for student interns, they learn the behind-the-scenes of media companies, the back end of production, technical camera skills and creative and news...