Reduced Fares

Reduced Fare TAP Card for Person with Disability

Persons with Disabilities may apply online.* Please gather the following required documents before you begin:

Required Documents

1. Current full-face photo
   • Color photo (no black/white);
   • No hats or sunglasses;
   • Upload a digital photo (JPG file format, maximum size 2Mb); OR
   • Attach a 2" × 2" or 1" × 1¼" photo to the printed application when applying by mail or in person.
2. Official photo ID (provide one of the following)
   • California ID card; OR
   • California driver's license; OR
   • Passport
3. Proof of disability (provide one of the following)
   • Medicare card (Medi-Cal card is not accepted); OR
   • Valid California DMV Placard receipt (must show “valid through” date); OR
   • Disabled Veterans ID (service connected); OR
   • Proof of student enrollment in a LA County special education program (official letter certified by the special education teacher); OR
   • Proof of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits (provide one of the following)
     • Letter of benefit award; OR
     • Letter of benefit adjustment; OR
     • Benefit check

* If you have a qualifying medical disability under Social Security Disability, it must be classified and certified by a medical professional, and the documentation must accompany your application. Therefore you must download and submit the print version of the Reduced Fare TAP card application.

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Reduced Fare TAP Card for College/Vocational Students

Your school must be located in Los Angeles County to apply. Students who meet the minimum enrollment requirements may apply online any time during the current school term. Please gather the following required documents before you begin:

Required Documents

1. Current full-face photo
   • Color photo (no black/white);
   • No hats or sunglasses;
   • Upload a digital photo (JPG file format, maximum size 2Mb); OR
   • Attach a 2" × 2" or 1" × 1¼" photo to the printed application when applying by mail or in person.
2. Official photo ID (provide one of the following)
   • California ID card; OR
   • California driver's license; OR
   • Passport
3. Proof of enrollment (provide one of the following)
   • Current registration/fee receipt, which includes the school term, class schedule and units; OR
   • Computer printout with official school URL showing enrollment units and/or in-classroom hours. This document must be stamped by the registrar's office; OR
   • Current contract or agreement between the applicant and the school stating the total number of units and/or in-classroom hours; OR
   • Current registration form or enrollment certificate, stating the total number of units and/or in-classroom hours; OR
   • Official letter from school verifying enrollment

Enrollment Requirements

Undergraduate Students

• Current term of 12 units minimum*; OR
• Current term of 12 hours per week minimum*

(for at least 3 consecutive months)

Graduate Students

• Current term of 8 units minimum*; OR
• Current term of 8 hours per week minimum*

(for at least 3 consecutive months)

* If you are currently enrolled in a summer or winter program that does not meet the minimum requirement for units/hours, but you met the requirement in the preceding spring or summer term, please submit enrollment documentation for both terms.

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Reduced Fare TAP Card for K-12 Students

Your school must be located in Los Angeles County to apply. Apply online any time during the current school term. Please gather the following required documents before you begin:

Required Documents

• Proof of enrollment (provide one of the following)
  • Current report card; OR
  • Current valid school ID; OR
  • Class schedule with the total number of units and/or in-classroom hours; OR
  • Official letter from school verifying enrollment.

How to Apply

1. Create a TAP account for each student. A valid, unique email address must be used with each account.
2. When the account is created, a password link will be emailed to the student's email address. Follow the link and set a password.
3. Log in to the student’s TAP account and submit a Reduced Fare TAP card application for K-12 Students.

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