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We're working hard to improve our service for families and students. Please check out our new Transportation Support Portal where you can find more information on all our policies and FAQs as well as enter and check support tickets. Additionally, if you would like to chat with a Customer Service Representative, you can access our new chat feature by clicking the blue icon at the bottom right-hand corner of the page.

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Tpass Eligibility
Depending on your child's grade and school, they may need to meet specific requirements to qualify for an M7. To find out if you're eligible click on your school group below.
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Public Schools
6th Grade
6th graders must meet these eligibility requirements to qualify for an M7 Tpass. If your child is ineligible, you have the option to purchase a monthly student pass which is discounted at $30 from any charlie card store location.
7-12th Grade
All students grades 7-12 living and attending school in Boston are eligible for an M7 Tpass.
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Charter Schools
6th Grade
6th graders must meet these eligibility requirements to qualify for an M7 Tpass. If your child is ineligible, you have the option to purchase a monthly student pass which is discounted at $30 from any charlie card store location.
7-12th Grade
All students grades 7-12 living and attending school in Boston are eligible for an M7 Tpass.
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Private Schools
6th Grade
6th graders must meet these eligibility requirements to qualify for an M7 Tpass. If your child is ineligible, you have the option to purchase a monthly student pass which is discounted at $30 from any charlie card store location.
7-12th Grade
All students grades 7-12 living and attending school in Boston are eligible for an M7 Tpass.
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Out of District Students
Proving Eligibility
Students must prove eligibility for their M7 by establishing Boston residency and that they are currently in grades 7-12 at a school in Massachusetts.
- Students can use the same documents outlined by Welcome Services to prove Boston residency for attendance at a Boston public school.
- We then need to confirm that they are currently in grades 7-12. Possible documents could include:
- A letter from their school on official school letterhead;
- A transcript;
- An official class schedule specifying a student’s grade;
- A student ID stating a student’s grade.
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Picking up Passes
Please click on your group below and follow the instructions on how to pick up your Tpass(es).
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Public/Private/Charter/METCO Students
If your child is eligible, please contact your child's school to pick up your M7 Tpass. School staff is responsible for distributing Tpasses.
If your pass is lost/stolen, please contact your child's school for a replacement.
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Out of District Students
To request an M7 for your child, please submit a Tpass Request in our new portal.
If you are unsure of how to complete this form, please follow this tutorial.
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School Staff Members
To order Tpasses for your school, please submit an order request through our new portal.
If you are unsure how to do so, you can follow this tutorial.
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Tpass FAQ
For more information, take a look at some of our frequently asked questions below.
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What is an M7?
An M7 is a free Tpass that is active 24/7 throughout the school year and partially throughout summer.
M7's can be used at any time during the day for transportation on the MBTA and on select Commuter Rail trips within Boston.
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What lines can I use my M7 pass on?
M7 Passes are good for unlimited travel on the subway, Local or Express buses, and Commuter Rail Zones 1A, 1, and 2.
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What should I do if I lose my pass?
If your M7 is lost/stolen, please report this to your school. School staff will deactivate your old pass, and issue you a new one.
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How long will my pass work for?
Your pass will work through the end of June. Assuming you still live in Boston and are in grades 7-12, you may request a new pass during the next registration period in September. You will be asked to provide evidence of eligibility in order to obtain your new pass.
You may want to continue using your Student CharlieCard over the summer, because you will automatically receive a discounted fare by using it. There are two options for students to continue using their Student CharlieCards:
- Option 1: Like a regular CharlieCard, you can add money to the card at any MBTA fare vending machine. If you use your Student CharlieCard, you will automatically receive a 50% discounted fare on all MBTA rides.
- Option 2: You can also purchase a monthly pass at any MBTA Fare Vending Machine by tapping your Student CharlieCard on the machine. Purchasing a monthly pass on your StudentCharlieCard is less expensive than buying a regular pass ($30 a month for students versus $90 a month for adults).
Note that on August 31, these cards will expire. If you have added money to your card, the value of that card will go down to zero. As a result, if you add money to the card you should plan to spend the entire amount by August 31.
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What if I have additional questions?
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Can't find what you are looking for? Contact us at 617-635-9520 or schoolbus@bostonpublicschools.org