How do I get a parking permit at Framingham State University?
Order your parking permit online through the university's permit portal. Sales for 2025-2026 start August 1, 2025. Pay upfront and pick the right lot for your status.
Quick Steps to Get Your Permit
- Go to the Framingham State University Parking Permit Portal.
- Log in with your Banner ID and details.
- Enter vehicle info: make, model, color, year, license plate, and registration expiration.
- Select your permit type and lot.
- Pay online. Full year resident permit costs $250. Commuter full year runs $124.
Permits go fast. They sell first-come, first-served. Commuter students get guaranteed spots if they order one.
Permit Types and Costs (2025-2026)
| Permit Type | Full Year | Half Year |
|---|---|---|
| Resident | $250 | $124 |
| Commuter | $124 | $62 |
Resident freshmen park only in Union Lot. Upperclassmen use Union or Maynard Lot. Commuters stick to Maple Lot and Salem End Lot. Your status depends on credits: under 8 credits means freshman.
Full year permits run September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. Fall semester ends December 31, 2025.
What You Need Ready
- First and last name
- Banner ID
- Home address and phone numbers
- FSU email
- Full vehicle details
Fill everything out right. Missing info delays your permit. University Police handles issues but takes no payments.
Temporary Help
No permit yet? Visit University Police for a temp pass. Bring FSU ID and vehicle registration. Resident temps last 7 days straight.
Refunds if You Drop
Refunds drop over time. For full year resident:
| Dates in 2026 | Refund Amount |
|---|---|
| Jan 1-28 | $125 |
| Jan 29-Mar 1 | $85 |
| Mar 2-31 | $60 |
| Apr 1-May 9 | $35 |
| May 10+ | $0 |
Half year refunds follow the same pattern, starting at $62.
Reorders cost $15 unless your vehicle got stolen or totaled. Show a police report to waive it.
Rules to Know
Display your permit right away. Rules apply 24/7. Park only in your assigned lot or risk tickets. Contact University Police at 508-626-4911 or parking@framingham.edu for help.
"Permits sell out quick because spaces stay limited," notes the Framingham State University Police Department in their 2025-2026 rules (Source: FSU Parking Rules and Regulations, 2025).
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All vehicles must register. Faculty and staff follow the same online process.