Middle and High School Student Pass Program Administrators
The MBTA works with middle and high schools to offer students year-round, discounted MBTA passes on all modes.
Administrators can sign up to provide Student CharlieCards to their students and order cards for free and have students and parents pay for their fares or cover the costs.
Student CharlieCard Types
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S-Cards
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- Ordered for free by schools
- Valid year round
- Value is added by the student or parent at a discounted rate
- For unlimited travel on the bus, subway, ferry, and all Commuter Rail zones
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M7 Card
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- Ordered by schools for $30 a month per card
- Valid September – June
- Value can be added by students or parents July – August at a discounted rate
- Includes unlimited travel on bus and subway and rides on the ferry and Commuter Rail Zones 1, 1A, and 2 for 50% off
Note: Parents and students can also purchase additional fares beyond Commuter Rail Zone 2 at the same discounted rate.
Account Management
You have to create a Student Pass Program account before placing an order. Have your payment information ready regardless of what card type you are ordering.
Pass Program Account Types
Schools may select one super-user and as many administrators as needed.
Orders and Distribution
M7 Passes will be invoiced for the current month based on the number of cards assigned and used. Any unassigned cards or late order adjustments will be billed the following month. You can pay for them by check, ACH, or Paymode. ACH Payments are processed on the 16th of the month.
Schools using Paymode or a check must send their payments before the 15th of each month.
Invoices can be downloaded and printed by the account administrator from the pass program portal.
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Place your order
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Create a Student Pass Program account. Log in and select “CharlieCard Management” and then “Order New Cards.” Enter how many S-Cards or M7 Cards you need.
You can enter bulk student information by visiting the pass program portal and going to the “Review Current Order” section, then, clicking on “Order Roster Uploader.”
Orders for the next school year can be placed between July 5 – August 30.
Note: You cannot order additional cards until all purchased cards have been assigned.
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Receive your cards
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Orders will be mailed out in up to three business days after they are placed.
The MBTA will ship cards directly to your office.
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Assign and distribute your cards
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Assign cards to students by selecting “CharlieCard Management” and then “Activate Cards.”
All distributed cards need to be assigned by administrators. The school is responsible for any unauthorized activity on unassigned cards.
Register Here
You’ll use an online portal to sign up, place orders, and manage Student CharlieCards.
Are you a parent or student?
Learn more about Student CharlieCards and how to get one through your school’s administrator.
Reduced Fares
Some riders are eligible for reduced fares or can ride the T for free.
Learn More
Download the Student Pass Program User Guide
Contact Us
For questions or comments, send an email to StudentPassProgram@mbta.com or call 617-222-5710.
Register Here
You’ll use an online portal to sign up, place orders, and manage Student CharlieCards.
Are you a parent or student?
Learn more about Student CharlieCards and how to get one through your school’s administrator.
Reduced Fares
Some riders are eligible for reduced fares or can ride the T for free.