"The best part of my commute is the quiet time that I enjoy where I listen to music and mentally prepare for the day." NICOLE BARKLEY, OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL Get started with the 50% Transit Subsidy program Eligibility requirementsFull-time graduate students without a campus housing assignment. Use public transportation in lieu of an annual parking permit to commute to Princeton's campus or University-affiliated facilities for work or study. Home address on file with the University matches transit commute requested for reimbursement.Commuter benefits50% reimbursement on eligible transit purchases made starting the same month as enrollment: Up to a maximum of $375 in reimbursements per commute month (Academic Year 2024-2025). Requests submitted within 90 days of purchase. Access to up to 24 daily parking passes and 4 guaranteed rides home throughout the year for added commute flexibility. Learn more. Your reimbursement options You must apply and be approved for the 50% Transit Subsidy program to receive reimbursements. To receive your reimbursements after enrolling in the benefit, submit the Transit Subsidy request form and include copies of your receipts.Please see below list of all eligible ticket options eligible for receipt-based reimbursement. Individual one-way tickets and Tap2Pay payment records are not eligible. A reimbursement of up to $375 per commute month, assuming a $750 up-front cost, will be applied directly to your paycheck or stipend.Transit ProviderAccepted Purchases (clarified 3/24/2025)Ineligible Purchases New Jersey Transit (rail/bus/light rail)(1)Monthly Pass 10-packs (max two receipts per monthly commute) Minimum of 4 round-trips or 8 one-ways purchased in bulk as a single receipt (max two receipts per monthly commute)Individual one-way tickets Individual round-trip tickets Receipts for less than 4 round-trip or 8 one-way ticketsSEPTA(1)Monthly Pass Up to two SEPTA Key fare additions per monthly commute, with a maximum total value of $165. Individual Tap2Pay SEPTA Key expensesCard replacements MTA Subway/Bus(1)30-Day Pass (MetroCard kiosk) Up to two OMNY Card fare additions per monthly commute, with a maximum total value of $136.Individual Tap2Pay OMNY purchases Card replacements MTA LIRR (Long Island Rail) and Metro-North(1)Monthly Pass Ten-Trip Peak/Off-Peak (max two receipts per monthly commute) PATH Train(1)30 Day Pass 10 or 20 Trip SmartLink (max two receipts per monthly commute) Individual Tap2Pay purchases NYC Ferry(1)10-pack pass Individual one-way ticketsCoachUSA/Suburban TransitMinimum of 4 round-trips or 8 one-ways purchased in bulk as a single receipt (max two receipts per monthly commute)10 or 20 trip pack (max two receipts per monthly commute) Monthly pass (only sold for trips starting or ending in New York City) Individual one-way tickets Individual round-trip tickets Receipts for less than 4 round-trip or 8 one-way ticketsAmtrak(1)Receipts can only be submitted for reimbursement starting 45 days prior to the trip date or pass date. 30 Day Pass 10-ride passes (max two receipts per monthly commute) Minimum of 4 round trips / 8 one-ways per monthly commute (or the equivalent of four round trips between Amtrak, Septa and/or NJ Transit submitted for the same month)Individual one-way tickets WMATA(1) (requires department approval)Monthly pass Fare add for 10+ rides on SmartTrip (max two receipts per month) Individual Tap2Pay purchases Card replacements (1) Discounts available for senior citizens and/or customers with disabilities. Please check the transit agency’s website for details.If you use a transit provider not on this list for your commute to Princeton's campus or another official University office location, please contact The Service Point for consideration. Ready to Revise Your Ride? Princeton's campus is highly accessible by public transit. Take the train, bus, subway, or a combination of transit services and be reimbursed 50% of your monthly transit costs in lieu of an annual parking permit.Apply Now NJ Transit discounts You can save 25% on your NJ Transit monthly pass (bus, rail, or light-rail) with the NJ Transit Monthly Pass Student Discount. Discounted receipts are eligible for the 50% reimbursement. Learn about the NJ Transit Student Discount Do I owe taxes on Revise Your Ride incentives? Revise Your Ride incentives are paid out at the end of each semester directly through University payroll. Incentives are considered taxable income and are subject to federal and state income taxes. Income tax will be withheld automatically on your paycheck or stipend. Bike to your stop or station All local public transit (NJ Transit, Coach USA, and TigerTransit) are bike friendly. Buses provide either bike racks on the front of the vehicle or under bus luggage storage space. On NJ Transit trains, folding bikes are welcome any time, and standard frame bikes during off-peak hours.
