College and Trade School Students 
MCTA offers convenient and affordable transportation options for college and trade school
students.
Student Discount Program
Students enrolled in accredited colleges, universities, and trade
schools can receive discounted fares on MCTA fixed route buses. To access the discounts and
fare caps, students must use the same registered bank card or Cash App account. All transfers are included with base price. Cash is not accepted on the bus for the student rate.
MCTA will use this website to determine if the insititution is accredited. International programs may be accepted, please contact MCTA for additional information. ESU and NCC are accredited.
Fare Information
| Fare Type |
Price |
| One-Way Trip |
$1.30 |
| Full Day Cap |
$2.60 |
| Seven Day Cap |
$13.00 |
| Thirty Day Cap |
$41.60 |
All transfers inlcuded with fare.
Must use registered payment type to qualify for discount and cap.
Step One:
The first step is to certify school status. Use the 'Apply Online' button and
complete the form with the student’s name and school information. Students MUST
provide the email issued by their institution AND email (directions provided in webform) a current course schedule as
verification of enrollment. MCTA will review each application and if verified,
the student will receive a link to register their payment information.
Step Two:
The second step is to complete the payment information web form. No credit card information
will be held by MCTA. All credit card information will be held by Littlepay, MCTA’s
transaction processing third-party vendor. Students will be sent a link to complete the
payment information from Littlepay.