Question book-new.svg This article relies too much on references to primary sources. Please improve this article by adding secondary or tertiary sources. (December 2008) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) The New England Board of Higher Education Nebhelogo.jpg Founded 1955 Type Interstate Compact Focus Higher Education Location Boston, Massachusetts Area served New England Website www.nebhe.org The New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) is an interstate compact founded in 1955 by the six New England governors that promotes[clarification needed] greater educational opportunities and services for the residents of New England. The region of New England includes the states of: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.