Upcoming Events
- Thursday, July 14, 2022 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
- Thursday, August 18, 2022 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Center Hours:
Monday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM (In-Person)
Wednesday 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday 9:00AM - 5:00PM (In-Person)
Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Important notice: Due to COVID-19, office is operating in a hybrid advising model. We are open for in-person advising on Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Please note that in-person hours are subject to change without notice. For up-to-date information please call our office before visiting us.
Overview
With a fundamental belief in the importance of building equity, diversity and inclusion in postsecondary education for underrepresented students, we provide personalized guidance and encouragement to support Massachusetts high school students, parents, and adults pursuing education beyond high school. Our community walk-in centers support thousands of individuals each year. Supported by federal TRIO grants, we help high school and post-high school students find the right education option beyond high school; successfully apply and enroll; find scholarships and financial aid; and find lifelong learning opportunities to navigate their higher education and career journey as the needs arise.
History
First established as the Higher Education Information Center at the Boston Public Library in 1986 to meet the college planning needs of the local community, MassEdCO’s community-based programs have helped hundreds of thousands of students in Greater Boston plan for their higher education needs. Today, these programs not only provide one-on-one counsel about higher education planning, but guidance on how that higher education must be linked to finding scholarships and financial aid.
Services
While the services at the Center differ depending on individual needs, our advisor always help students:
- Identify education and career options
- Build and revise college and scholarship essays
- Submit applications for college and career training programs
- Apply for financial aid (FAFSA or CSS Profile)
- Search for Private Scholarships
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We manage a local private scholarship which is available to undergraduate and graduate students.Boston Scholarship Database
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We offer scholarship opportunities to potential and current postsecondary students. Ask one of our advisors about our Sheila Gamble Cook Scholarship: Application
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- Review financial aid packages
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Financial literacy assistance
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Loan default assistance
Interested in meeting with an advisor? Make an appointment by calling 617-536-0200 or complete our online intake form.
Workshops
We offer these free workshops to community based agencies, schools districts and organizations in the greater Boston area. To request education and career planning workshops for your organization, please contact us at 617-536-0200.
- Exploring Options: Many Paths to a Successful Career
- The Admission Process
- Funding for Higher Education
- The Financial Aid process
- Private Scholarships 101: The Basics
- Postsecondary Survival Skills Series
Parking Near the Central Library
Car, Bicycle and Motorcycle Parking Nearest the Library
Click on any icon to see more information about that location.
Handicapped spaces are available in front of the Boylston Street entrance to the library. (Look for the wheelchair symbol on the map.)
The green wheeled icons are for both bicycle and motorcycle parking—zoom in on the map to see the icons more clearly.
https://www.bpl.org/visit-central-library/parking-near-the-central-library/
Staff
Name | Program | Telephone |
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Tatiana Alvarez Education Advisor |
Educational Opportunity Center |
617-536-0200 Fax: 508-797-0069 |
Bralyn Beathea Education Advisor |
Educational Opportunity Center |
617-536-0200 Fax: 508-797-0069 |
Tong (Phoenix) Feng Education Advisor |
Educational Opportunity Center |
617-536-0200 Fax: 508-797-0069 |
Agnes Fisher Education Advisor |
Educational Opportunity Center |
617-536-0200 Fax: 508-797-0069 |
Thalia Jimenez Education Advisor |
Educational Opportunity Center |
617-536-0200 Fax: 508-797-0069 |
Carolyn McFadden College Access Advisor |
Educational Opportunity Center |
617-536-0200 |
Yanitza Medina Vargas Bilingual (Spanish/English) Education Advisor |
Educational Opportunity Center |
617-536-0200 Fax: 508-797-0069 |
Anup Nepal Bilingual (Hindi, Nepali/English) Senior Education Advisor |
Educational Opportunity Center |
617-536-0200 Fax: 508-797-0069 |
Beverly Pierce Project Director |
Educational Opportunity Center |
617-536-0200 Fax: 508-797-0069 |
Carmen Pineda Bilingual (Spanish/English) Senior Education Advisor |
Educational Opportunity Center |
617-536-0200 Fax: 508-797-0069 |