ORCA OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM To be eligible for the program you Want an ORCA card? need to: If you are not eligible for an ORCA card from Seattle Public Schools, you may be eligible for the City of Seattle ORCA Opportunity program. These ORCA cards • Be a student in Seattle Public improve access to school for students that would otherwise walk or pay for Schools (grades 6 – 8); transit. • Not currently receive an ORCA The ORCA cards distributed through this program will be valid September 2020 card or yellow bus service from through August 2021. Income eligibility for this program is consistent with many Seattle Public Schools; and other programs including: SNAP, Free and Reduced Lunch, and ORCA LIFT. ORCA cards are valid on King County Metro, King County Water Taxi, Seattle • Live in a household that has an Streetcar, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Pierce Transit, Kitsap Transit, and income under the amount listed Everett Transit. in the table below. ELIGIBILITY EXCEPTIONS Students that receive specialized transportation are eligible for an ORCA card INCOME ELIGIBILITY through the ORCA Opportunity program. Household Max Household Size Income Other eligibility exceptions will be evaluated upon request. Inquiries should be 2 $34,480 emailed to
[email protected]. 3 $43,440 HOW TO SIGN UP 4 $52,400 Students enrolled in the program last year do not need to complete a new 5 $61,360 application. Students are automatically re-enrolled in the program. 6 $70,320 New applicants need to fill out the application and get a parent or legal guardian’s 7 $79,280 signature.