Reduced Fare TAP Card Application for K-12 Students

To submit your K-12 TAP card application, you can visit any Metro Customer Center in person or mail your completed application to the TAP Reduced Fare Office at One Gateway Plaza, Mail Stop 99-PL-4, Los Angeles, CA 90012-2952. Ensure that your application is complete and includes all necessary documents to avoid delays. For questions, contact the TAP Regional Office at 866.TAPTOGO.

K-12 applicants can submit applications year-round. The TAP card expires five years from the date of issue or upon graduation from K-8 or K-12. Please keep updated with relevant school year timelines for submissions.

The purpose of the K-12 TAP card application is to provide students in Los Angeles County with a reduced fare option for public transportation. This application allows eligible students under 21 years of age to travel affordably to school and other essential locations. Ensuring accessibility to public transit helps enhance students' educational opportunities and independence.

• 1. Last Name: The applicant's surname.
• 2. First Name: The applicant's first name.
• 3. Street Address: The applicant's residence address.
• 4. City: The city of residence.
• 5. State: The state of residence.
• 6. Zip: The zip code of the residential address.
• 7. E-mail: The applicant's email address.
• 8. Name of School: The school the applicant is enrolled in.
• 9. School Street Address: The physical address of the school.
• 10. Birth Date: The applicant's date of birth.
• 11. Telephone Number: Contact number for the applicant.
• 12. Grade Level: The current grade the applicant is enrolled in.
• 13. Promotion Month: The month of the applicant's grade promotion.
• 14. Documents: Required documents to verify enrollment.
• 15. Signature: Declaration that the information provided is true.

Failure to submit the K-12 TAP card application correctly may result in delays or rejection of your application. It is crucial to ensure all sections are completed and that required documents are attached. Incomplete applications may require resubmission, leading to longer wait times for receiving the TAP card.

• Incomplete Application: Not filling out all required sections will halt the processing of your application.
• Missing Documents: Failure to include necessary eligibility documents will prevent application approval.
• Incorrect Information: Providing false or incorrect details can lead to suspension of the TAP card.
• Signature Issues: Not signing the application can render it invalid.
• Late Submission: Submitting the application close to an important date may result in missed deadlines.

• 1. Starting Middle School or High School: Students transitioning into K-8 or K-12 grades should apply for the TAP card.
• 2. Changing Schools: If a student changes schools, they should provide updated documents for reapplication.
• 3. Requesting Replacement: Students who have lost their TAP card should file a new application.
• 4. Eligibility Renewal: Students graduating or moving up grades must renew their application.
• 5. First-time Applicants: New students entering the school system for the first time should apply for the TAP card.