Boston Area Education and Career Planning Center

Important Notice:  

• On Feb 18th our center will be closed for in-person services. We are still available to assist online. We will be back for in-person advising on Feb 22nd.

Center Hours

Monday        9:00AM - 5:00PM (in-person, closed for lunch 12-1pm)

Tuesday        9:00AM - 5:00PM (in-person, closed for lunch 12-1pm)

Wednesday  9:00AM - 6:00PM

Thursday      9:00AM - 6:00PM 

Friday           9:00AM - 5:00PM

Saturday       9:00AM - 4:00PM (in-person)

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 postsecondary education/career  planning, but guidance on how that postsecondary 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)
  • FAFSA Checklist
• Navigate private scholarship resources
• Review financial aid packages
• Financial literacy assistance
• Federal 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 fill our the form by clicking on the link Community Outreach Request form. 

• 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