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Military Quick Facts

  • BAH Rate
    $3,225
  • Online BAH
    $0
  • GI Bill® Approved Programs
    YES
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
    NO
  • Approved for Tuition Assistance
    YES
  • Offers College Credit for Military Experience
    NO
  • Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
    YES
  • Awards Credit for DSST Exam
    NO
  • MyCAA
    NO

College of the Desert Military and Veteran Affairs

The following is military and veteran affairs admission, tuition, and transfer information for College of the Desert. This includes contact information for their veteran affairs department, as well as other info related to military and veteran programs such as Tuition Assistance and the Yellow Ribbon program.

Military and Veteran Costs
  • Tuition Cost
    $ 1,326
  • GI Bill Coverage
    - $ 1,326
  • Student Veteran Cost
    $ 0
    This GI Bill coverage is based on full benefits remaining. Any potential costs and coverage should be verified by the university before applying.

Military/Veteran Support

  • BAH - Campus
    $3,225
  • BAH - Online
    $0
  • Campus SVA Chapter
    YES
  • Full-Time Veteran Counselor On Campus
    YES
  • Signed VA Principles Of Excellence
    YES
  • Club/Association for Veterans
    YES
  • Veteran Upward Bound Program
    NO
  • 8 Keys to Veterans' Success
    YES
  • Offers ROTC Program
    NO
  • GI Bill Approved Programs
    YES
Academic Support
  • Offers College Credit for Military Experiences
    NO
  • Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
    YES
  • Awards Credit for DSST Exam
    NO
Financial Support
  • Approved for Tuition Assistance
    YES
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
    NO
  • Scholarships for Military
    YES
  • Reduced Tuition for Military
    NO
  • MyCAA
    NO
ROTC Detail
Costs
  • Undergraduate
    $1,326
    In State
    $9,138
    Out of State
  • Textbooks
    $1,152
  • GI Bill Textbook Coverage
    - $1000
  • Total Cost to Student Veteran
    $ 152
Student Population
  • Student Count
    10,936
    Undergraduate
    0
    Graduate
    143
    GI Bill Students
  • Male
    46.8%
    Population
  • Female
    53.2%
    Population
Affiliation
  • Religious
    No Religious Affiliation
  • Ethnicity
  • Gender
    Coed School
School Information
  • College Type
    Public
  • Setting
    Suburb
  • Accreditation Type
    Regional
  • Duration
    2 Year
  • Calendar
    Semesters
  • Online Undergraduate
    Yes
  • Online Graduate
    No
Average Scores
  • Avg. Accepted
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College of The Desert

College of The Desert is a 2 Year, Public university located at 43-500 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA. Students at College of The Desert can enroll in associate’s degree programs.

College of The Desert Military & Veteran Support Programs

College of The Desert offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

  • College of The Desert has GI Bill-approved programs
  • College of The Desert is approved for Tuition Assistance
  • College of The Desert is not a  Yellow Ribbon school
  • College of The Desert does not offer  credit for military
  • College of The Desert awards credit for the CLEP exam
  • College of The Desert does not award credit for the DSST exam

Is College of The Desert a GI Bill-approved school?

Yes, College of The Desert is a GI Bill-approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that the GI Bill covers your preferred degree program.

Is College of The Desert a Yellow Ribbon school?

No, College of The Desert is not a Yellow Ribbon school.

However, as [common school name] is a public institution, your tuition costs should be covered by the GI Bill assuming you have full eligibility. You should check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered.

Does College of The Desert offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

No, College of The Desert does not have Yellow Ribbon funding for its master's degree programs.

However, as College of The Desert is a public institution, your tuition costs may be fully covered by the GI Bill assuming you have full eligibility. You should check with the school to ensure that your preferred master's degree program is 100% covered.

Does College of The Desert offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

No, College of The Desert does not necessarily offer a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans. However, as a state school, its rate may not exceed the military tuition assistance cap of $250. You should verify with the university to find out if the rate is below the military tuition assistance cap of $250 per credit hour. Otherwise, you may have out-of-pocket tuition costs for which you would be responsible.

What are College of The Desert's military tuition rates for active military using tuition assistance funding?

College of The Desert has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

What are College of The Desert's online tuition rates for active military?

College of The Desert has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

Does College of The Desert offer online degree programs?

No, College of The Desert does not currently offer online degree programs.

Is College of The Desert approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, College of The Desert is approved for Tuition Assistance.

Eligible students may have up to 100% of its tuition, with zero out-of-pocket costs.

You will need to verify with the school to ensure that Tuition Assistance covers your preferred degree program.