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As per December 28^th, 2015 the Program Participation Agreement (PPA) has been signed on behalf of the Secretary of the US Department of Education Mr. Arne Duncan. With this approval the College of Health Careers can provide Financial Aid to the students that qualify.

Yuma, Arizona – The Regional Center for Border Health, Inc./College of Health Careers is proud to announce that the US Department of Education has approved the institution to participate in programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA) and the Federal students financial assistance programs (Title IV, HEA Programs).

Ms. Amanda Aguirre, President and CEO of the Regional Center for Border Health, Inc., explained that as per December 28^th, 2015 the Program Participation Agreement (PPA) has been signed on behalf of the Secretary of the US Department of Education Mr. Arne Duncan, and was sent it to the non-profit organization based in Yuma County, Arizona. With this approval the College of Health Careers can provide Financial Aid to the students that qualify.

In 2007 the Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. began a vocational training program to meet local provider reports of "needing qualified Medical Assistants". The non-profit organization then established a "Grow our Own" Licensed Vocational Post-Secondary Training program by entering into a partnership with Western Arizona Area Health Education Center (WAHEC). This partnership encourages Regional Center for Border Health, Inc., the opportunity to continue development and deployment of vocational health education programs.

RCBH/College of Health Careers complies with Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education standards, Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, Arizona State Board of Nursing, Arizona State Board of Pharmacy, American Academy of Professional Coders, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and Arizona Job Connections.

The College of Health Careers is also licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education as a Vocational Training Center and the Arizona State Board of Nursing. The College of Health Careers provides Allied Health Vocational Training & Certificate Programs for entry-level healthcare occupations.

Regional Center for Border Health, Inc./ College of Health Careers welcomes all veterans to apply and use their veteran’s education benefits towards on the job training programs offered since in 2015 was approved to provide Veteran Services through the GI Bill. Individuals who are veteran’s; the VA can help them cover the cost of furthering their education and skills through benefits to pay for tuition, housing, training, and other expenses related to their education. VA education and training benefits are provided through the U.S Department of Veteran’s Affair.

The College of Health Careers is located at 3850 W. 16^th Street, in Yuma, AZ and can be contacted by calling (928) 783-0072.

For more information please contact Mrs. Mariajose Almazan, Executive Assistant to the President and CEO of the RCBH at (928) 627-9222 or by e-mail at mrincon@rcfbh.org