Boston Area Education and Career Planning Center

Center Hours:

Monday: 9am-5pm; Tuesday 9am-5pm,  Wednesday 9am-6pm; Thursday - Saturday 9am-5pm

Due to COVID-19, our office is OPEN FOR REMOTE SERVICES ONLY during the month of January.

About Us

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 Resource 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 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)
  • FAFSA Checklist
• Search for scholarships

  • Sheila Gamble Cook Scholarship: Application | Renewal Application

• Review financial aid packages
• Select a college that is a good match based on affordability and student fit

Interested in meeting with an advisor? Make an appointment by calling 617-536-0200 or complete our online intake form.

Community Outreach

Our staff provides community outreach workshops and presentations to school districts, community-based organizations, and faith institutions on providing guidance on getting into and paying for college, as well as pursuing career-building opportunities. This service is available free to all nonprofit entities.

To request education and career planning workshops or presentations for your organization, please contact us at  617-536-0200.