Palo Verde College, located on the banks of the Colorado River in the agriculturally fertile Palo Verde Valley of southeastern California, opened in 1947. The college supports an exemplary learning environment with high-quality educational programs and services and is currently the college of choice for thousands of students of all ages and backgrounds.

Palo Verde College Contacts Directory

Palo Verde College provides resources and programs to meet the diverse needs of its students.

Financial Aid

Grants, scholarships, loans and more

Find out how to save money with financial aid options, like grants, scholarships, and loans to help pay for your education.

Transfer Center

Counseling, resources, and support

Preparing students to transfer to participating four-year colleges and universities.

Jeanette Garrett

Counselor

Career Education

Career education certificates and training courses

Offering a pathway to success that allows you to learn by exploring, collaborating, and doing from expert instructors and industry professionals.


BASIC NEEDS

Food, Housing, and Transportation

Get additional support to help remain focused on your education and your success. Find information on basic needs support services such as food pantries, housing, tutoring and transportation.

Pirate Care Center

Eric Tautala

Basic Needs Coordinator

Foster Youth Services

NextUp - For Foster Youth Student Success

Offering services and support for eligible current and former foster youth.

Tasja Hartwell

PT NextUP Instructional Services Technician I

Umoja

Community for African American students

Umoja is an on-campus resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students.

Undocumented, AB 540 eligible student resources and services

Resources for Dreamer Students

Giving answers and support to undocumented students of all nationalities and backgrounds.

VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER

Providing various types of aid, benefits and support for current servicemembers and veterans.

Christina Dollinger

Director of Financial Aid / School Certifying Official (Veteran Services)