What has changed for 2009?

• A new state-wide Victorian Student Pass. This pass is valid for travel on metropolitan trains, trams and buses, V/Line trains, V/Line coaches, and buses in more than 30 regional cities including Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo.

This is a significant improvement on the current student pass and allows you to travel throughout the state using one ticket.

In regional areas, simply show staff your pass on request.

As the Victorian Student Pass allows access to public transport services outside normal travel to and from school (school holidays, weekends and public holidays), it can not be used to claim the Department of Education conveyance allowance.

• An increase in the child concession age. You now need a valid concession card to buy concession fares when you turn 17. Previously, this was when you turned 15.

• From 1 January 2009, cheques will not be accepted at Connex Premium Stations. After 31 March 2009, cheques will not be accepted at the MetShop, V/Line staffed stations or V/Line ticket agents.

Who needs a concession card?

Students aged 17 years and over need a Victorian Public Transport (VPT) Student Concession Card to buy concession fares. 

→ More information about applying for this concession card

All students, regardless of age, need a VPT Student Concession Card to buy Half Yearly or Yearly Student Passes.

→ More information about applying for this concession card

Children aged four to 16 years inclusive can buy concession fares and do not need a concession card.

Children aged three years and under travel free on all services.

→ More information about children on public transport

Please note that a school identification card does not entitle you to buy concession fares.

Applying for a Victorian Public Transport Student Concession Card

A Victorian Public Transport (VPT) Student Concession Card is required for:

• Students aged 17 years and over who want to buy concession fares.
• Students wanting to buy a Half Yearly or Yearly Student Pass regardless of age. This protects you if the pass is lost or stolen as the pass can be replaced for a small fee.

There are primary and secondary Victorian Student Passes available. The pass is valid for travel on metropolitan trains, trams and buses, V/Line trains, V/Line coaches, and buses in more than 30 regional cities including Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo.

Students in Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo can buy transit passes for bus services within these areas.

Students can also buy concession date-to-date tickets for V/Line services.

Download the Victorian Public Transport Student Concession Card application form via the link below:

2009 Victorian Public Transport Student Concession Card application form

Forms are also available from:

• Connex Premium Stations
• The MetShop (corner of Swanston and Little Collins streets, Melbourne)
• V/Line staffed stations and ticket agents
• vline.com.au and myki.com.au.

Types of Victorian Public Transport Student Concession Cards

VPT Student Concession Cards are available as follows: 

Primary students (code P) This card is available to full time Victorian primary school students who attend a school listed in the approved list of schools.

Valid January 2009 - 28 February 2010

Secondary students (code S) This card is available to full time Victorian secondary school students who attend a school listed in the approved list of schools and studying full time. Full time VCE and VCAL students studying at TAFE are also eligible. 

Valid January 2009 - 28 February 2010

Tertiary students (code T) This card is available to full time Victorian tertiary students who attend a college or university listed in the Approved Courses in Tertiary Institutions Register and undertaking an approved full time course.

Tertiary student concession cards are available for a half or full year. Students enrolled in courses between 10 and 20 weeks can obtain a half yearly card.

First half valid January 2009 - 31 July 2009
Second half valid 31 July 2009 - 28 February 2010
Yearly valid January 2009 - 28 February 2010

Carrying your concession card when you travel

A VPT Student Concession Card must be carried at all times when travelling with your concession ticket, Half-Yearly or Yearly Student Pass, or Regional Student Transit Pass.

Both cards must be produced when requested by an Authorised Officer. If you don't carry both cards with you when travelling, you risk an infringement.

Eligibility criteria

To obtain a VPT Student Concession Card you must be:

• Attending a normal course of full time study at a school / institution registered with the Victorian Department of Education & Early Childhood Development as shown in the Victorian Public Transport Approved Schools and Approved Courses in Tertiary Institutions Register.
  
  Search for approved schools or tertiary courses below:
  
  

  → Search for approved schools by name

  → Search for approved schools by location

  → Search for approved tertiary institution courses

• A citizen or permanent resident of Australia, a student with refugee status, a student studying as part of an approved overseas exchange program, or a student with an Australian Development Scholarship (proof such as a letter from your school/institution is required).

Unfortunately, you can't get a VPT Student Concession Card if you're:

• Enrolled in a masters, doctorate, or other postgraduate course
• An overseas full-fee paying student (primary, secondary or tertiary)
• Enrolled in a tertiary course which is less than 10 weeks duration
• Enrolled in an apprenticeship course
• Studying off-campus

• A New Zealand student on a Special Category Visa

Students who reside in Victoria and cross the border to attend interstate schools listed in the Register of Approved Schools and interstate institutions shown in the List of Courses in Tertiary Institutions are eligible for a VPT Student Concession Card.

The ISIC (International Student Identity Card) is not accepted for concession travel on public transport in Victoria.

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