Boston HERC

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Boston is an academic and economic hub: a destination for students from around the world.

Yet Boston youth, who could be first in their families to graduate college, are too often not accessing these same opportunities.

Boston HERC is changing that. Passport students are on a journey to Destination. . . Greatness!

What We Do

Equip first-generation-to-college high school students with the resources, connections, and skills they need to get in and stick through college, and launch careers

What You Can Do

Join the HERC Village

Make a Donation to support our students

Get Involved

Volunteer with the Passport Program!

Join the Passport Program

Interested students and families are encouraged to apply!

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2 days ago

THIS THURSDAY at 6pm! Come hear Councilor Julia Mejia and the Boston HERC. RSVP below.Only 3 days away from Boston Higher Education Resource Center-HERC Social Issue Talk this Thursday, October 22 from 6:00-7:00 pm! Learn more about how they are preparing Passport students/graduates for college and tune in for a chance to hear from Julia Mejia City Councilor At-Large, City of Boston.

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2 weeks ago

Happening now! Release of "State of the Latino Non-Profit Sector in the Commonwelath," which features the Boston HERC.Our State of Latino NonProfits event is live. Join us at www.facebook.com/LawyersForCivilRights/videos/340527667176681/ ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

Welcome Back students! Although this school year might be a little different. know that Boston HERC is here to help! We are cheering you on, and know that you got this! Congratulations on completing your first week! ... See MoreSee Less

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3 months ago

We are recruiting new students! Have a friend or know someone who could benefit from being a part of Passport to College next year? Invite them to join us Wednesday, July 15 at 4:30pm for our next virtual information session to learn more about our Afterschool Passport to College program and hear from a current student.

Spots in our next cohorts are filling fast, don't wait! Email [email protected] for the Zoom link to join the info session. ... See MoreSee Less

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4 months ago

Missed Boston HERC's presentation at the Social Innovation Forum's Showcase? Not to worry, it's now available on Youtube! ... See MoreSee Less

2020 Social Innovator Showcase: Boston HERC (Higher Education Resource Center)

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The Boston Higher Education Resource Center (HERC), and its signature Passport to College program, have a 20-year track record of equipping first-generation ...

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4 months ago

Class of 2020 Passport to College Final Celebration for our students coming. Let’s celebrate this years graduates. See you there. ... See MoreSee Less

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4 months ago

Congratulations to all our Dreamer alumni out there making a difference in your communities! We are so glad that the Supreme Court made the right decision. Dreamers have made a tremendous difference right here at Boston HERC, including current Passport Coach Melvin Reyes. Melvin coaches first generation students with patient persistence and often shares his own stories with students to encourage them in theirs. We are so happy for you all and look forward to the day when all of our Passport students will be able to pursue their dreams without worrying about immigration barriers. ... See MoreSee Less

Supreme Court Upholds DACA In Blow To Trump Administration

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The decision is a dramatic victory for immigration advocates and gives a new lease on life for the so-called DREAMers, immigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children.

4 months ago

Applications are open for all rising Juniors and Seniors to join our Afterschool Passport to College program this fall.

Join us this Wednesday, June 17 at 4:30pm for a virtual information session to learn more about Passport to College and hear from a current student and the program coach.

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4 months ago

What’s next? After you have finished high school. After you have decided what college to go to. What should you do next? Come find out. Email [email protected] for the zoom link. ... See MoreSee Less

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5 months ago

Come join our College Admission Workshop feat. Lesley University. Learn about the Urban Scholars Initiative Scholarship and more. Email [email protected] for the Zoom link. See you there! ... See MoreSee Less

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Class of 2020 Passport to College Final Celebratio