Instructions for Subscription Busing: 2026-2027
Past participation does not guarantee a seat. You must apply each year.
Subscription busing is not guaranteed. The district must determine if there are
additional seats available after all distance eligible students have been counted.
All subscription busing requests must be submitted via the Subscription Busing Application form available on the district website or from the Transportation Department.
Payment is required for the full year. No partial payments will be accepted.
All families who qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch for the 26-27 school year will be eligible for
subscription busing at no cost with proper documentation/verification. Please verify your
eligibility before registering for subscription busing services. Contact the Business Office at
973-509-4020, Ext.50608 for verification.
To apply:
1. Complete the application and submit it in one of the following ways:
- Mail to: Montclair Board of Education, 22 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07042.
Attn: Transportation Department / Subscription Busing
- Bring application in person to the above address. Make sure the envelope states
Transportation Department / Subscription Busing
2. Payment: Certified checks only. Payment is non-refundable.
3. Do not submit any payments until you have discussed your stop with the
Transportation Department.
4. Fee Schedule: Fee per student $1,395.00. Family Cap $2,790.00.
The Transportation Department will notify families once seating capacity is
determined (mid to late September). Payment is due within three days of
notification. Stops cannot be changed or added. Students will be assigned to
existing bus stops and routes.