Reduced Fare Transit Card (ORCA LIFT)
Adults over 65, people with disabilities, youth ages 6–18, and people with incomes that qualify can get discounted ORCA cards.
$600 average annual savings
Seattle Promise Scholar Transit (ORCA) Pass
- Assistance
- $1,200 average annual savings
- Deadline
- None
- Time to apply
- 5-10 mins
- Processing time
- 3-5 days
Overview
Overview
Seattle Promise is the City of Seattle’s college tuition and student success program designed to provide the financial support and personal guidance needed to thrive in college. The Seattle Promise Scholar Transit Pass Program provides Seattle Promise Scholars with a free, unlimited use ORCA card while enrolled in the program.
The card can be used 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is valid through August 31 of scholars’ final year in the Seattle Promise program. This program is funded by the Seattle Transit Measure.
How much can I save with this program?
With this program, you can expect to save an average of $1,200 annually.
Eligibility
Eligibility
Anyone who is currently a Seattle Promise Scholar can participate in the Transit Pass program and receive a free ORCA card.
The Seattle Promise program, managed by Seattle Colleges, is open to all Seattle public high school graduates. For more information, see the Seattle Promise Webpage.
How to Apply
How to Apply
There are two ways to get your ORCA card:
In Person
As part of the Seattle Promise Scholars program, you will be required to attend Campus Connect (New Student Orientation) in late Summer/ early Fall before you begin the program.
Students had an opportunity to pick up an ORCA card in person at Seattle Central, South Seattle, and North Seattle during Campus Connect.
In the Mail
If you did not pick up your ORCA card at Orientation or you need a replacement card, fill out the online Enrollment Form. An ORCA card will be mailed to the address you provide within 1-2 weeks.
FAQs
FAQs
Which transit agencies accept ORCA cards?
- Community Transit
- Everett Transit
- King County Water Taxi
- King County Metro
- Kitsap Transit
- Pierce Transit
- Seattle Streetcar
- Sound Transit
- Seattle Center Monorail
I lost/damaged my ORCA card. What should I do?
If you have a lost/damaged card, please complete the Enrollment Form linked above to request a replacement card. If you have additional questions, you can email DOT_TAP@seattle.gov or call/text (206) 256-6722.
All replacement cards will be issued at no cost.
How do I use my new ORCA card?
For more information about how to use your new ORCA Card, please visit King County Metro’s “How to Ride” website. It also includes tips to help you navigate public transportation across the region.
How can I find out more about the Seattle Promise Program?
The Seattle Promise program is open to all Seattle public high school graduates regardless of grade point average (GPA), income or country of birth. For more information about the Seattle Promise Program and eligibility, see the Seattle Promise Webpage.
Contact
Contact
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ORCA Cards for SHA Tenants
Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) tenants are eligible for a temporary, fully-funded ORCA card to take transit at no cost.
$1,200 average annual savings