For Subway and Commuter Rail routes and schedule information, please refer directly to the MBTA website listed below under “Helpful Links”.
Eligibility
Boston-based Health Science School students (Medical, Dental, and Nutrition Schools and Public Health Professional Degree programs) are eligible to purchase an MBTA semester pass or monthly pass at a 25% discount over regular “T” prices. Each student is entitled to one pass only. A Tufts ID must be presented when you pick up your pass. Unless there is a pre-approved exceptional situation, students must pick up their own pass.
Grafton-based Veterinary School students are eligible to purchase an MBTA Semester Pass at an 11% discount. Please contact the Grafton Bursar's Office for specific Fall and Spring pass prices.
Pre-paid Semester PassesSemester passes go on sale twice a year. Fall passes, for September through December, are purchased in July. Spring passes, for January through May, are purchased in November. Application forms are e-mailed or mailed to all eligible enrolled students in July and November, and are also available at our Office. Semester passes are picked up each month beginning on the fourth to the last business day of the month. With a Semester Pass, students only have to pay once a semester and are guaranteed the availability of a discounted pass.
MBTA Semester Pass Discounted Prices - Boston| Pass Type | Fall (4 mth) Semester Prices @ 25% Discount | Spring (5 mth) Semester Prices @ 25% Discount |
| Local Bus | $120.00 | $150.00 |
| Link | $177.00 | $221.25 |
| Inner Express Bus | $267.00 | $333.75 |
| Outer Express Bus | $387.00 | $483.75 |
| Zone 1A | $177.00 | $221.25 |
| Zone 1 | $405.00 | $506.25 |
| Zone 2 | $453.00 | $566.25 |
| Zone 3 | $489.00 | $611.25 |
| Zone 4 | $558.00 | $697.50 |
| Zone 5 | $630.00 | $787.50 |
| Zone 6 | $669.00 | $836.25 |
| Zone 7 | $705.00 | $881.25 |
| Zone 8 | $750.00 | $937.50 |
| Boat Pass | $594.00 | $742.50 |
Monthly MBTA Pass Discounts - Boston only
For Boston eligible students who are not able to purchase the Semester MBTA pass for September through December or January through May, and for all “Boston pass eligible” students who are still enrolled during June, July or August, Tufts/NEMC will provide a 25% reimbursement toward a monthly pass purchased at full price directly from the MBTA.
The Health Sciences Bursar’s Office will accept reimbursement requests quarterly in August, November, February and May between specific dates of the month. (See the schedule below). The June-July-August Pass months may be redeemed in June, July, or August, but only once in the quarter. After June, no prior year receipts will be accepted, except for June passes that may be redeemed only through the August reimbursement period.
If you are purchasing a pass in the reimbursement month, ensure you have done so prior to requesting reimbursement, as we can only process one request quarterly per student.
Request forms are available at the HSBursar’s Office in Posner Hall. Please stop by within the scheduled dates to complete a form and present your receipts.
Please read the following guidelines carefully:
1. Must present original purchase receipts.
2. Must be for a monthly pass purchase. (i.e. Sep 09, Oct 09).
3. Requests accepted quarterly only (see schedule).
5. Requests must be presented in person at the HSBursar’s Office.
6. Must pick up your own reimbursement, as it will be cash.
| Monthly Pass Discount Reimbursement Schedule | |
| Pass Months | Reimbursement Dates |
| 2009 | 2009 |
| March-April-May | May 4th - May 15th |
| June-July-August* | Aug 4th - Aug 17th |
| September-October-November | Nov 3rd - Nov 16th |
| 2010 | 2010 |
| December-January-February | Feb 2nd - Feb 15th |
| March-April-May | May 4th - May 17th |
| June-July-August* | Aug 3rd - Aug 16th |
| September-October-November | Nov 2nd - Nov 15th |
| *May be redeemed in June, July or August, but only once in quarter | |
