University Students' Ttc Tickets: Who's Eligible?

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) offers discounted fares for post-secondary students enrolled in a full-time degree or diploma program in a recognized post-secondary institution within the City of Toronto. To be eligible for the Post-Secondary Monthly Pass, students must obtain a TTC Post-Secondary Photo ID Card, which costs $5.25 at Bathurst Station or $7.00 on campus. This discounted fare is also available for students enrolled in a full-time program at a Private Career College located within Toronto. When using the Post-Secondary Monthly Pass, students must carry their Photo ID and be prepared to present it to TTC staff upon request.

Requirements for TTC Post-Secondary Photo ID

The TTC Post-Secondary Photo ID is available to students enrolled in a full-time degree or diploma program in a recognised post-secondary institution located within the City of Toronto. This also applies to students enrolled full-time at a Private Career College registered under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005 and located within the City of Toronto.

To obtain a TTC Post-Secondary Photo ID, students must bring proof of full-time enrolment, as well as one piece of government-issued photo ID or school ID. This can be a digital screenshot or electronic version, but the quality must be clear and contain the student's name, post-secondary school name, and dates of study. Old documents from previous semesters will not be accepted.

The TTC Post-Secondary Photo ID card costs $5.25 at Bathurst Station or $7.00 on campus (cash only). The card can be purchased at the TTC Photo ID Office at Bathurst Station or during one of the in-person on-campus visits.

Students must carry their TTC Post-Secondary Photo ID when using their monthly Post-Secondary Monthly Pass and present it upon request by TTC staff.

Where to buy TTC Post-Secondary Photo ID

University students can obtain a TTC Post-Secondary Photo ID at the TTC Photo ID Office at Bathurst Station or through on-campus school visits.

The TTC Post-Secondary Photo ID Card on-campus visits for the 2024-2025 school year were available starting on August 15, 2024. The card costs $7 (cash only) at one of the following on-campus visits or $5.25 at the TTC's Photo ID Centre, located at Bathurst Station.

• Centennial College – Progress Campus: Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the CCSAI West Lounge, 941 Progress Avenue.
• Humber Polytechnic – Lakeshore Campus: Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Room L1017.
• Humber Polytechnic – North Campus: Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the LRC Concourse.
• Seneca Polytechnic – Newnham Campus: Friday, September 6, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in CITE, TD Meeting Place K3200 (Building K).
• Toronto Metropolitan University: Wednesday, September 4, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Friday, October 25, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Toronto Metropolitan Students’ Centre, Tecumseh Auditorium (SCC-115), 55 Gould Street.
• University of Toronto – St George Campus: Thursday, September 5, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Student Commons Building, Room B100, 230 College Street.
• University of Toronto – Scarborough Campus: Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Centre, Room SL 222.
• York University – Keele Campus: Friday, September 20, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the First Student Centre, Room 307, 4700 Keele Street.

When visiting the TTC Photo ID Office at Bathurst Station, the operating hours are Monday to Friday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

To obtain a TTC Post-Secondary Photo ID, post-secondary students must bring proof of full-time enrollment in a recognized degree or diploma program located in Toronto, as well as one piece of government-issued photo ID or school ID. Digital or electronic versions of documents are accepted, but they must be clear and display the student's name, school name, and dates of study. Old documents from previous semesters will not be accepted.

Cost of TTC Post-Secondary Photo ID

The TTC Post-Secondary Photo ID is available to students enrolled in a full-time degree or diploma program in a recognised post-secondary institution within the City of Toronto. Students must bring proof of full-time enrolment and one piece of government-issued photo ID or school ID.

The cost of the TTC Post-Secondary Photo ID card is $5.25 at Bathurst Station or $7.00 on campus. The on-campus option is a cash-only option.

The TTC Post-Secondary Photo ID Card can be purchased at the TTC Photo ID Centre at Bathurst Station or during an on-campus in-person visit.

Once you have your photo ID card, you can take it, along with your PRESTO card, to any Shoppers Drug Mart Location or the TTC's Customer Service Centre to have your Post-Secondary Student Fare Type set on your card.

Students must carry their TTC Post-Secondary Photo ID when using their monthly Post-Secondary Monthly Pass and present it upon request by TTC staff.

Requirements for Post-Secondary Monthly Pass

The Post-Secondary Monthly Pass is available for students enrolled in a full-time degree or diploma program in a recognised post-secondary school in Toronto. The pass costs $128.15 and can be loaded onto a PRESTO card.

To be eligible for the Post-Secondary Monthly Pass, students must meet the following requirements:

• Enrolled full-time: Students must be enrolled as full-time students in a degree or diploma program.
• Recognised post-secondary institution: The school must be recognised and comply with the Post-Secondary Education Choice and Excellence Act, 2000. Alternatively, students can be enrolled in a Private Career College registered under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005.
• Located within Toronto: The recognised post-secondary institution must be located within the City of Toronto.

Before purchasing the Post-Secondary Monthly Pass, students must obtain a TTC Post-Secondary Photo ID Card. This card can be purchased at the TTC Photo ID Centre at Bathurst Station or during an on-campus in-person visit for $5.25 at Bathurst Station or $7.00 on campus (cash only).

To obtain the TTC Post-Secondary Photo ID, students must provide the following:

• Proof of full-time enrolment in a recognised degree or diploma program located in Toronto.
• One piece of government-issued photo ID or school ID. Digital versions are accepted, but they must be clear and display the student's name, school name, and dates of study.

After obtaining the TTC Post-Secondary Photo ID Card, students must take it, along with their PRESTO card, to a Shoppers Drug Mart Location or the TTC's Customer Service Centre to have their Post-Secondary Student Fare Type set on their card.

When using the Post-Secondary Monthly Pass, students must carry their photo ID card at all times and be prepared to show it to TTC staff upon request.

Cost of Post-Secondary Monthly Pass

The Post-Secondary Monthly Pass for the TTC is available for students enrolled full-time in a degree or diploma program at a recognised post-secondary institution in Toronto. The pass costs $128.15 and is loaded onto a PRESTO card.

Before purchasing the pass, students must obtain a TTC Post-Secondary Photo ID Card. This can be acquired at the TTC Photo ID Centre at Bathurst Station or during an on-campus visit. The cost of the Photo ID card is $5.25 at Bathurst Station or $7.00 on campus (cash only).

Once you have your photo ID card, you can take it, along with your PRESTO card, to any Shoppers Drug Mart Location or the TTC's Customer Service Centre to have your Post-Secondary Student Fare Type set on your card. When using your monthly pass, you must carry your photo ID card with you and be prepared to show it to TTC staff if asked.

The PRESTO card itself costs $4 and can be purchased from a Fare Vending Machine at any TTC station, from any Shoppers Drug Mart, online at prestocard.ca, or at the TTC's Customer Service Centre above Davisville Station.

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