College Application Help
Free
Boston, Massachusetts

Massachusetts College Access Network - Boston

Free college application help in Boston through Massachusetts College Access Network (MassCAN). Counselors assist with applications to Bunker Hill, UMass Boston, Northeastern, and other schools. FAFSA, MassGrant, and Adams Scholarship guidance. Returning citizens from Massachusetts prisons are prioritized and MassGrant is available to them.

Address

Boston Public Library Central Branch, 700 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116

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Hours

Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm; Fri-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 1pm-5pm

Eligibility

All adults. Free. MassGrant and Pell available to returning citizens.

Posted May 28, 2026

BridgeBack

Free and low-cost reentry resources for every state. Everyone deserves a second chance.

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Crisis Hotlines

988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 211 — United Way Helpline SAMHSA: 1-800-662-4357
BridgeBack Reentry Directory — All resources are community-submitted. Always verify information before visiting.