Student Tap Card Application Form PDF Details

Applying for a student tap card can be quite confusing, especially if it's your first time. From submitting the application form to putting together the required documents, there are a lot of steps that need to be taken in order to secure one. But don’t worry – we’ve made sure that this process is as simple and straightforward as possible! In this blog post, you’ll find all the information you need about applying for a student tap card including how to complete the official application form and what documents are necessary when applying. We’re here with expert advice on how to make sure the entire process is stress-free so read on and let us help you get your hands on that coveted student tap card!

QuestionAnswer
Form NameStudent Tap Card Application Form
Form Length2 pages
Fillable?No
Fillable fields0
Avg. time to fill out30 sec
Other names12 tap card, student tap card, k 12 card, 12 tap

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K-12 Student TAP Card Application

The K-12 TAP Card Program makes it easier for passengers in grades K-12 to qualify for reduced fares on TAP-participating transit operators in Los Angeles County. Reduced fare TAP cards automatically enroll qualified applicants in the TAP Balance Protection Program.

Call 1.866.TAPTOGO for more information.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

> All K-12 applicants are required to complete SECTIONS I and II of this application.

> Photo ID or school ID may be required for pass purchase on TAP for Students in grades 9-12.

SECTION I – APPLICANT INFORMATION (TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last Name

 

 

 

First Name

 

Middle Name/Initial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Street Address

 

 

 

 

Apt #

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City | State | Zip

 

 

Birth Date

 

Telephone Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name of School

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Street Address

 

 

 

 

City | State | Zip

 

 

 

 

SECTION II – ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Complete appropriate grade level information below.

Student 9-12

Student 9-12 TAP cards are only valid when accompanied by a current school photo ID or other valid photo ID.

>Please indicate grade of current enrollment: _____________ (for example: 9th grade)

>Please indicate month of promotion to next grade. This is the last month of your current school year: _____________ (for example: June)

Student K-8

Students K-8 are not required to carry a school photo ID with their TAP card.

>Please indicate grade of current enrollment: _____________ (for example: 5th grade)

>Please indicate month of promotion to next grade. This is the last month of your current school year: _____________ (for example: June) Both K-8 and 9-12 students must be enrolled in an accredited elementary, junior high or high school in Los Angeles County.

Applicants must include one of the following documents listed below.

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Current report card (photocopy)

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Current valid school ID (photocopy)

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Computer printout showing enrollment units and/or in-class schedule (photocopy)

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Letter on school letterhead containing the original signature of a school official

See back to complete application.

DATES TO APPLY

Qualified K-12 applicants may submit applications for a K-12 Student TAP card at any time during the year. This TAP card will expire upon 8th or 12th grade graduation (as appropriate) or every three years (whichever occurs first).

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

A completed application contains the following items:

>A completed application form: SECTIONS I and II for all applicants.

>One of the following documents:

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Photocopy of current report card

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Photocopy of current valid school ID

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Photocopy of class schedule and/or printout showing enrollment units

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Letter on a school letterhead with original signature of school official

Submit your completed application packet in person to any of the following Metro Customer Centers listed below or mail to:

>TAP Service Center PO Box 811310

Los Angeles, CA 90081

Student TAP cards will be mailed to eligible applicants after verification has been completed. Normal processing time is 20 business days for applications dropped off at a Metro Customer Center. Please allow additional time for mailed applications.

I understand that I may lose the use of my Reduced fare TAP card if I misuse the card, or if I mark, tag or damage transit agency property. I hereby certify that the information provided on reverse is true and correct.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Applicant Signature

 

 

 

Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

METRO CUSTOMER CENTERS (ACCEPTING STUDENT TAP CARD APPLICATIONS)

 

 

 

Metro Customer Center

Metro Customer Center

Metro Customer Center

 

Metro Customer Center

Baldwin Hills

East Los Angeles

Union Station/Gateway Plaza

 

Wilshire

3650 Martin Luther King Bl

4501 B Whittier Bl

One Gateway Plaza

 

5301 Wilshire Bl

Ste 101B

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA

 

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA

 

 

 

 

 

LOST, STOLEN OR DESTROYED TAP CARDS

>Call TAP Service Center immediately at 1.866.TAPTOGO (827.8646) to report a lost, stolen or destroyed TAP card.

>Pay a non-refundable, nominal replacement fee.

MORE INFORMATION

Visit metro.net/reducedfares.

1.213.680.0054

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