Allen College has announced that they will receive a more than $1.2 million grant to support rural health. The money will be dispersed over a three year period beginning October 1st and will allow Allen to start a Rural Student Success Program. This program will be designed to benefit rural high school students, their support systems, rural healthcare employers and institutions of higher education within 50 miles of Waterloo. The program will also aim to increase rural partnerships and community engagement, expand and enhance rural student support services and provide financial assistance specifically for students from rural areas. The goal is to create more qualified healthcare personnel in the workforce for years to come. Allen College currently offers 15 health science degree programs.
