Do NYC students get free MetroCards?

Schools distribute MetroCards that let eligible students get to and from school and school-related activities for free.

Do NYU students get MetroCards?

A new metro card costs $1.00 and this does not go toward the cost of the fare. Most students can start with a $20.00 pay per ride card for about 2 weeks of use. There is no student discount for MetroCards.

Do CUNY students get MetroCards?

Low-income students that get help with non-tuition costs like a MetroCard succeed in college at high rates. The CUNY ASAP program, which gives participating students an unlimited MetroCard and textbooks, along with hands-on advising, has more than doubled graduation rates for community college students in New York.

Do student MetroCards work on Saturdays?

MTA’s move to give free MetroCards to students is welcome news for NYC families. The cards will be valid from 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays, and from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturdays, giving students enough time to get home following their after-school activities.

How much is a 7 day Metro pass NYC?

Cost: $33 (7-day) or $127 (30-day). You have unlimited swipes on the subway and local buses for either 7 or 30 days. Your MetroCard can only hold one Unlimited Ride refill at a time.

What do NYU students get for free?

The NYU Museum Gateway gives students free access to many of the top museums in the state. All students need to do is show their NYU student card to gain entry. Included in this offer is the Grey Art Gallery, the Museum of the City of New York, the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Modern Art Museum.

Does Columbia give MetroCards?

MetroCards are available for purchase in all subway stops. Need to travel between Columbia campuses? Use the Intercampus shuttle to get to, from, and between Columbia campuses. The Long Island Railroad and Metro-North offer one-day and overnight get-away packages to get out of the city.

Does CUNY offer free tuition?

We’ve made college tuition-free for middle class New Yorkers. Under this groundbreaking program, more than 940,000 middle-class families and individuals making up to $125,000 per year will qualify to attend college tuition-free at all CUNY and SUNY two- and four-year colleges in New York State.

Does Hunter give MetroCards?

At Hunter College High School, the New York City Office of Pupil Transportation offers Full-Fare or Half-Fare MetroCards to our eligible students. HCHS distributes student MetroCards to eligible students at the beginning of each semester of the school year. The school cannot change, or override, this determination.

Can student MetroCards work on the weekends?

They will not work on weekends or national holidays, but they may work on local school holidays since the same cards are issued to private school students. A MetroCard lasts for a single semester, so you will need to get one in Sept., and another at the beginning of February.

How are student MetroCards distributed in New York City?

Schools distribute MetroCards that let eligible students get to and from school and school-related activities for free. We’re happy to work with the NYC Department of Education to help New York City students get an education. Distributed by your school.

Do you need a MetroCard to go to school?

Full-fare student MetroCards allow students to travel to and from school and school-related activities by bus and subway at no cost; visit the transportation eligibility page for more information.

Can a student use a yellow bus with a MetroCard?

You may not give a MetroCard to any student using yellow bus transportation, and the MetroCard must match a student’s level of eligibility. (Open external link) on the DOE website for additional information or contact your borough transportation liaison.

How many free rides can you get with a student MetroCard?

Student MetroCards are: 1 Distributed by your school. You can’t get a student MetroCard directly from the MTA. 2 Good for three free rides each school day, between 5:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. 3 Valid for one semester. You’ll get a new one each semester.