You must document your income eligibility or bring proof of participation in one of the following public assistance programs:
Free or Reduced Lunch*
Fuel Assistance (LIHEAP)
Head Start
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
MassHealth
Pell Grants
Public Housing (e.g. Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, or Somerville Housing Authorities)
SSI/SSDI
WIC
Individuals who do not participate in any public assistance program may still qualify based on income.
*Applies only to residents outside of Boston, since free lunches are provided to all BPS students.
Please note: all in-person sign up locations are currently closed due to COVID-19. You can still sign up online or call our customer service team at 1-855-948-2929 to confirm your eligibility and to complete essential trips during this time.
| Partner | Location | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| City of Cambridge | 344 Broadway Cambridge, MA 02139 | Email bluebikes@cambridgema.gov or call 617-349-4600 to speak with someone or set up an in person appointment |
| Cambridge Public Health Department | 119 Windsor St, Lower Level, Cambridge, MA 02139 | Virtual Enrollment Only - 617-665-3845 or via email abonnerseptien@challiance.org to make an appointment |
| Boston Transportation Department | 1 City Hall Plaza Room 721, Boston, MA 02201 | M: 9:30-11:30 a.m. W: 2:00-4:00 p.m. |
| Mayor's Health Hotline | 1010 Massachusetts Ave, 2nd Floor, Boston MA 02118 | Call 617-534-5050 to make an appointment |
| Shape Up Somerville | 50 Evergreen Avenue
Somerville, MA 02145 | Call 617-625-6600 x4321 to speak with someone or set up an in person appointment |
| Planning Department Brookline Town Hall | 333 Washington St, 3rd Floor, Brookline, MA 021445 | M–Th: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. F: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
| Whittier Street Health Center | 1290 Tremont St, Roxbury, MA 02120 | M-F: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Watertown Social Services Resource Specialist Program | 127 North Beacon Street Watertown, MA 02472 | Call 617-744-9585 to make an appointment |
You’ll need to document your participation in one of these programs, or demonstrate income within the program guidelines. These are the most common ways to document your eligibility:
| Public Assistance Program | Proof |
|---|---|
Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled, and Children (EAEDC) | Current DTA letter OR log into the DTA virtual gateway website or app at the guided enrollment center |
Free or Reduced Lunch | Notification letter from the school district |
Fuel Assistance (LIHEAP) | Eligibility notice to household (LIHEAP participants receive this by mail) |
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Paper voucher attached to your lease. Or request a copy from the housing authority that granted your voucher |
MassHealth | Confirmation letter or MassHealth card |
Pell Grants | Print out fromstudentloan.gov or log into your account at the guided enrollment location |
Public Housing | Copy of your lease or verification letter |
SNAP/EBT | SNAP card or current DTA letter |
Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) | Current DTA letter OR log into the DTA website or app at the guided enrollment location |
WIC | WIC card or letter from the WIC office |
Individuals who do not participate in any public assistance program may still qualify based on income. Call a guided enrollment center for more information.