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Apply for a Youth Pass

Before You Begin

Review eligibility guidelines
Gather required documents

You'll need to upload one document from each category:

Proof of age
- Birth certificate
- Photo ID (driver's license, state ID, learner's permit, passport, school ID, etc.)
- Visa, residency, or immigration document
- A notarized affidavit from a parent or legal guardian
Proof of address
- Photo ID (driver's license, state ID, learner's permit, etc.)
- Utility or phone bill
- Signed lease agreement
- Bank statement, W2, or pay stub
- Official school transcript, proof of enrollment, or tuition bill for current year
Proof of enrollment in a partner program , if you are 18 or older
- Program card (MassHealth, SNAP, WIC, etc.)
- Enrollment letter (Head Start, Fuel Assistance, Year Up, Roca, etc.)
- Screenshot from DTA Connect app or website (SNAP, EAEDC, etc.)
- Other document (Housing Authority lease, Section 8/MRVP voucher, financial aid award letter through MASSGrant, etc.)

Eligibility Check

Home zip code (required) We use your zip code to determine your eligibility. If you are currently experiencing homelessness, you may enter the zip code for your mailing address.

The zip code entered is not covered by the Youth Pass Program

Zip code must be in a city or town participating in the Youth Pass Program. Learn more about residency requirements for the Youth Pass Program .

Date of birth (required) Use the format (MM/DD/YYYY)

Today

October

Program Year

Eligibility Cut-Off Date This field should always represent November 1 of the current program year (e.g., November 1, 2022 for Program Year 2022-23)

Case Statement

The date of birth entered is not covered by the Youth Pass Program

You must be at least 12 years old as of November 1 to enroll in the Youth Pass Program. You may be able to ride for free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Learn more about age requirements for the Youth Pass Program .

The date of birth entered is not covered by the Youth Pass Program

You must be 25 years old or younger to enroll in the Youth Pass Program. You are not eligible if you will turn 26 on or before November 1.

Learn more about age requirements for the Youth Pass Program .

Please enter a past date

Only a parent or guardian is eligible to apply online for a person under 13 years old

In accordance with the U.S. Children's Online Privacy Protection Act and its rules (collectively, “COPPA”), users under the age of 13 may not use or provide any information via the MBTA's free/reduced fare online applications, including name, address, telephone number, email address, or any screen name or user name (collectively “Personal Information”), without verified parental consent.

A parent/legal guardian can submit the child's information via the MBTA's free/reduced fare online applications after parental consent has been verified. Parents/legal guardians must provide their contact information below and verify their email address in order to complete the application on behalf of the child.

I warrant that I possess all the rights, powers, and privileges of a parent or legal guardian necessary to complete this application with binding legal effect. I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge the MBTA, its employees and agents from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are connected with my child's participation in the MBTA’s free/reduced fare programs. (required) *

Parent or Legal Guardian Information

Parent/legal guardian's first name (required)

Parent/legal guardian's last name (required)

Parent/legal guardian's phone number (required)

Parent/legal guardian's email (required)

After clicking the "Next" button, please check your email to verify your identity and complete the application process.

Initial submission

Eligibility Check

Are you enrolled in middle school or high school? (required)

Yes

No

You may be eligible for a reduced fare Student CharlieCard

Boston and Somerville Public School students may be eligible for a reduced fare Student CharlieCard that comes pre-loaded with monthly passes. Before applying for a Youth Pass, contact your school. Learn more about the Student CharlieCard Program (M7 or S-Card)

Can you get a reduced fare Student CharlieCard (M7 or S-Card) through your school? (required)

Yes

No

I'm not sure

School name (required) We use this information to expand our Student Pass Program. Your personal information will not be shared.

Contact your school

Please contact your school to get a reduced fare Student CharlieCard (M7 or S-Card). Learn more about the Student CharlieCard program .

Contact your school

Many middle schools and high schools offer reduced fare Student CharlieCards through the MBTA's Student CharlieCard Program . Homeschooled students can request a Student CharlieCard by completing an order form .

Contact your school directly to see if you can get a Student CharlieCard (M7 or S-Card). If you cannot get a Student CharlieCard through your school, you may return to this application and apply for a Youth Pass.

Eligibility Check

Are you enrolled in a partner program? (required) Many programs, including MassHealth, MASSGrant, and SNAP qualify

Yes

No

I'm not sure

Enrollment in a partner program is required

You must be enrolled in an MBTA-approved program to qualify for a Youth Pass. Learn more about partner programs .

Youth Pass partners with many state and federal, education, and job training programs. Check our list of partner programs and required documents to see if you qualify.

Personal Information

What would you like to do? (required)

Apply for a Youth Pass

Renew my current or expired Youth Pass

Replace my missing or damaged Youth Pass

Which program year would you like to apply for? (required)

The current year (card valid through October 31)

The upcoming program year (card valid November 1 – October 31 of next year)

Program Year for Reporting

First name (required)

Last name (required)

Contact Information

Phone number (required)

Email address (required)

Getting Your Card

Have stored value or a pass on your old card?

If you choose to receive your card by mail, any value or pass on your old card will be transferred automatically to your new card.

If you choose in person pick up, you must pick up your new card from your local Youth Pass office. Next, you will need to visit the CharlieCard Store to transfer any value or pass from your old card to your new card. View CharlieCard Store hours

How would you like to receive your card? (required) If you select "in person," the address and hours for your local Youth Pass office will display below.

By mail (recommended)

In person

If your application is approved, you will receive an email about how to pick up your Youth Pass card in person. Your local office is:

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Home Address

If you are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity, enter your mailing address or the address of where you are staying as your home address.

Street address (required)

Apartment, suite, building

City (required)

State (required) Value is not selected

Zip code (required)

Is your mailing address the same as your home address? (required)

Yes

No

Mailing Address

Street address (required)

Apartment, suite, building

City (required)

State (required) Value is not selected

Zip code (required)

Proof of Age

Which document are you using to show your date of birth? (required) Select a document type to see an example picture.

Birth certificate

Photo ID (driver's license, state ID, passport, learner's permit, etc.)

School record

Visa, residency, or immigration document

Notarized affidavit by legal parent or guardian

Other

Please specify (required)

Upload a .gif, .jpeg, .jpg, .pdf, or .png file (required)

Proof of Address

Which document are you using to show your address? (required) Any utility bill, cell phone bill, bank statement, W2, or pay stub must be dated within 90 days. An example may display when a document type is selected.

Signed lease agreement

Photo ID (driver's license, state ID, learner's permit, etc.)

Utility bill (electric, water, sewer, cable, etc.)

Cell phone bill

School transcript, proof of enrollment, or tuition bill for current year

Bank statement, W-2, or pay stub

Other

Please specify (required)

Upload a .gif, .jpeg, .jpg, .pdf, or .png file (required)

Proof of Program Enrollment

Select the program that matches your enrollment document (required) Scroll or type to search for your program. Value is not selected

Upload a .gif, .jpeg, .jpg, .pdf, or .png file (required)

Demographic Information

The MBTA collects demographic information to understand more about its riders.

Providing your information is optional and does not change your eligibility for a Youth Pass. Any information you choose to share will be used by the MBTA staff for research and outreach efforts.

Would you like to share information about your race, ethnicity, gender identity, income, or employment status? (optional)

Yes

No

How do you describe your race/ethnicity? Select all that apply (optional)

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Middle Eastern or North African

Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

White

Prefer not to say

Other

Please specify (optional)

How do you describe your gender identity? Select all that apply (optional)

Woman

Man

Non-binary

Cisgender

Transgender

Genderqueer

Agender

Prefer not to say

Other

Please specify (optional)

What is your household income? (optional)

Less than $14,500

$14,500 to $28,999

$29,000 to $43,499

$43,500 to $57,999

$58,000 to $75,999

$76,000 to $108,499

$108,500 to $151,999

$152,000 or more

Prefer not to say

What is your employment status? (optional)

Employed part-time

Employed full-time

Not employed

Unable to work

Prefer not to say

Other

Please specify (optional)

Youth Pass Terms and Conditions

Please read the Youth Pass Terms and Conditions .

I agree to the Youth Pass Terms and Conditions (required) *

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Customer Service Email

Customer Service Phone Number

Pick Up Program Name

Fulfillment Company ID

Municipality Notification Email Address

Pickup Available

Municipality Name

Pickup Address Line 1

Pickup Address Line 2

Pickup Hours

Pickup Instructions

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Youth Pass

Apply for a Youth Pass

Apply for a Youth Pass

Before You Begin

Eligibility Check

Parent or Legal Guardian Information

Eligibility Check

Eligibility Check

Personal Information

Contact Information

Getting Your Card

Home Address

Mailing Address

Proof of Age

Proof of Address

Proof of Program Enrollment

Demographic Information

Youth Pass Terms and Conditions