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# How do I get a parking permit at Framingham State University?

> **Quick Answer:** Order your parking permit online at Framingham State University's permit portal starting August 1 for the 2025-2026 year. Provide your ID, vehicle details, and pay upfront: full year resident $250, commuter $124.

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**Question Type:** how-to

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# 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
1. Go to the [Framingham State University Parking Permit Portal](https://portal.permitsales.net/driverportal/framingham).
2. Log in with your Banner ID and details.
3. Enter vehicle info: make, model, color, year, license plate, and registration expiration.
4. Select your permit type and lot.
5. 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).

Track all your vehicle costs like permits and fines with Sidekick. It helps owners in 01760 cut ownership expenses by spotting hidden fees early. As of February 2026, Sidekick data from local drivers shows parking tickets average $25 each across campuses.

Got status changes? Remove old permits and get a new one fast.

All vehicles must register. Faculty and staff follow the same online process.