Application requirements to apply for college reduced fare status
You must be enrolled in 9 or more credit hours or units a semester or quarter at participating colleges or trade/technical schools. All college reduced fare status approved applications are valid for the time in which they are approved, with the expiration dates of December 31 and June 30. You must reapply for a college reduce fare status each semester you are attending a college/trade school to receive your reduced fare status.
Note: If you are a student at the one of the 9 Orange County Community Colleges, you do not need to apply for a college reduced fare status. To learn how to receive your Community College Benefit, click here.
ELIGIBLE DOCUMENTS
All eligibility documents must clearly show the student’s name, school name and the start and end dates for classes as well as the total number of units/hours the student is enrolled in.
NOTE: Eligibility document is only used for verification purposes and will not be retained.
Current registration fee/receipt
A computer printout showing enrollment and/or in-classroom hours
Current registration form or enrollment certificate
Please read the following instructions carefully before visiting the OCTA Store. You must bring all required documents with you to complete the in-person application process.
Instructions
Please review the list of eligible documents below and bring one of them with you when visiting the OCTA Store to apply for a college reduced fare status.
ELIGIBLE DOCUMENTS
All eligibility documents must clearly show the student’s name, school name and the start and end dates for classes as well as the total number of units/hours the student is enrolled in.
NOTE: Eligibility document is only used for verification purposes and will not be retained.
Current registration fee/receipt
A computer printout showing enrollment and/or in-classroom hours
Current registration form or enrollment certificate
What to Know
Applicants will be asked to provide their name, address, birthdate and other information.
A photo of the applicant will be taken during the application process.
Applicants applying in person may be issued their reduced fare status on the same day, depending on their application type.
If you plan to use the Wave mobile app to pay for rides, please download the app, create your Wave account, and set up a virtual Wave card and bring your phone with you. If you need help, the OCTA Store staff will be happy to assist you.
If you currently have a Wave card you would like to link your reduced fare status to, bring that card with you.
If you will require a Wave card, you can purchase one from the OCTA Store.
Before you visit the OCTA Store, please note that your reduced fare application will require third party authorization.
Please read the instructions below prior to visiting the OCTA Store.
Instructions
Please review the authorization forms below and download the one that applies to you. You will need to bring a completed authorization form with you when applying at the OCTA Store.
For Healthcare Professionals
Authorization form must be completed by your healthcare professional.
