Reduced Fare Application Guide
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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 or quarter you are attending a collate/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.
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.
- Current registration fee/receipt
- A computer printout showing enrollment and/or in-classroom hours
- Current registration form or enrollment certificate
If you do not have one of the eligible documents above, you may not qualify for a college reduced fare status.
If you have question, please contact Customer Relations.
Speak with a Customer Relations agent at 714-636-7433
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Requirements for applying in person
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.
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.
- 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 fill out a form including your name, address and other information.
- A photo of the applicant will be taken during the application process.
- Applicants applying in person will be issued their reduced fare status on the same day.
- 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, the OCTA Store will be able to issue you a card at a $2 charge during the application process.
OCTA Store
600 S Main St
Orange, CA 92868
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Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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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.
Authorization form must be completed by your healthcare professional.
Authorization form must be completed by a School Psychologist or Special Education Coordinator.
Authorization form must be completed by your Care Coordinator or Case Manager.
What to Know
- If you plan to use the Wave mobile app to pay for rides, please bring your phone with you.
- If you currently have a Wave card, please bring your card with you
- Applicants will be asked to fill out a form including your name, address, birthdate and other information
- A photo of the applicant will be taken
- Applicants applying in person will be issued their reduced fare on the same day
OCTA Store
600 S Main St
Orange, CA 92868
View on Google Map
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
View Holiday Schedule