Live well San Diego-Institutions of Higher Education February Newsletter

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Live Well San Diego Institutions of Higher Education

February 2024

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Public Health Updates
Announcements for IHEs
Announcements for Students

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Public Health Updates

Oyster-Linked Illness Investigation

The investigation of oyster-linked illnesses by County of San Diego health officials has expanded to include additional oyster harvest locations in Mexico. Health officials are recommending consumers and restaurants throw away any oysters imported from locations in Mexico until further notice.

American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month, a time to pay special attention to understanding, preventing, and treating heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. This Heart Month, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute is raising awareness of heart health in the African American community and encouraging women to focus on their cardiovascular health.

Announcements for IHEs

Loan Programs for Healthcare Students

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is accepting applications from colleges and universities to take advantage of its school-administered loan programs. HRSA has four programs that give undergraduate and graduate schools funding to offer low, fixed-rate loans to students pursuing health care careers. The application deadline is February 21, 8:59 PM PDT.

FAFSA College Support

The U.S. Department of Education recently announced its Latest Steps to Support Schools and Students with Better FAFSA® plan. The Department announced these additional steps to help colleges prepare to process student financial aid forms as efficiently as possible. These steps build upon the FAFSA College Support Strategy, which allocates $50 million in funding for technical assistance and support.

Announcements for Students

San Diego Promise Program

The San Diego Promise Program offers up to two years of free college tuition, health fees, and grants for class materials for eligible students at San Diego City, Mesa, and Miramar Colleges. The San Diego Community College District will be hosting monthly virtual information sessions for those who are interested in applying.

Asian Pacific Community Fund - Scholarships

Asian Pacific Community Fund is excited to partner with generous donors to help students achieve their dreams of a higher education. There are over $200,000 in scholarships available. Each program has its own eligibility criteria, so please check out the website for more information! Deadline for applications is April 15, 2024 at 11:59PM PDT

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