Do NYC students get free MetroCards?
Full-fare MetroCards are available to students living at least half a mile from school who aren’t eligible for school bus service. They’re good for at least three trips a day between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.
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 NYU have free transportation?
New York University has partnered with Via to provide free, on-demand Safe Ride service as a no-cost alternative means of transportation between NYU facilities in Manhattan during the overnight hours.
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.
Can you get a student MetroCard from the MTA?
We’re happy to work with the NYC Department of Education to help New York City students get an education. Distributed by your school. You can’t get a student MetroCard directly from the MTA. This includes a free transfer between the subway and local, limited, and Select bus service, or a free transfer between buses.
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.
How do you use a New York City Metro Card?
Please contact your school for more information. Hold the card with the word “MetroCard” facing you. Insert the card into the slot on the top of the fare box and wait for it to pop up back out to you. Hold the card with the word “MetroCard” facing you right side up. Without lifting the card, slide it through the slot on the turnstile.