That is wonderful!
Does he know about this scholarship program at Northeastern?
http://www.northeastern.edu/torch/torch/
Continuing Northeastern’s century-old commitment to educational opportunity, the Torch Scholars Program is a bold and innovative initiative that provides students with the opportunity to explore their passions and expand their global horizons. The program’s nomination and holistic review process identifies bright students from across the country
who have already succeeded against the odds, but who have not yet reached their full academic potential…
…The program is simply unparalleled in its support for first-generation students from diverse backgrounds. Much more than a scholarship, Torch is a comprehensive model for access, retention, and achievement…