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Boston is a city rich in American history and academic heritage. As a student in Boston, get to know the best of Boston, including everything from top colleges (is your school among them?) to the best places to chow down.
Use the resources below to learn more about the top-ranked schools in Boston, review your financial aid options, and discover the city known as "The Athens of America."
An Introduction: Boston Education
Thanks to its rich academic heritage and high concentration of top colleges and universities, such as Harvard, MIT, Boston College and others, Boston has come to be known as "America's College Town".
Financial Aid in Boston
Take advantage of the millions of dollars in aid available from private colleges and from the state of Massachusetts, including grants, funds, and loan repayment plans. Learn more!
Scholarships
Federal, state, and local loans are only part of the financial aid package. A scholarship is financial aid that, unlike a loan, never has to be repaid. Discover which scholarships are available to students in Boston.
Federal Financial Aid
Don't know a Perkins from a PLUS? Mark Kantrowitz, publisher of FinAid.org and Fastweb.com, explains your federal loan options.
All About the FAFSA
Looking for assistance with the FAFSA application for federal student financial aid? Mark Kantrowitz, publisher of FinAid.org and Fastweb.com, provides valuable application tips.
Internships in Boston
Many Boston-area employers offer internship opportunities that can give you the hands-on experience essential during that initial job-hunt.
On the Cheap: Boston's Top Eats
Our staff's definitive guide to Boston's "Top Cheap Eats".
Boston's Top 10 Pizza Joints
Boston is famous for its baked beans and custard-filled pie, but when it comes to pizza Boston can hold its own. Check out the best pizza joints in town!