Apply and Receive a California College Promise Grant A or B (Students qualified under
Method C must meet the Income Standards set by Title 5)
Be officially enrolled in a minimum of 12 units at College of the Desert (If you are
enrolled in DSPS and have an accommodation for a reduced load, we will accept the
number of units noted by your counselor)
Must have less than 70 degree units from all colleges attended (official transcripts are required)
Must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher
Be in good academic standing with College of the Desert (No academic or financial
holds on your record)
And Meet One of the Following Criteria:
Have not earned a high school diploma or GED
Graduated from high school with less than a 2.5 grade point average
Previously enrolled in remedial course work in high school or college
Other program specific criteria
The student is a first generation college student (neither parent has successfully attended college); or
The student is a member of an underrepresented group targeted by district/college
student equity goals; or
The primary language spoken in the student's home is/was non-English.