PRESTO for Students
Whether you're new to PRESTO or new to campus, here's everything you need to get moving.
Going back to school?
Students (ages 13 to 19) going back to high school can set up a Youth Fare Type by heading to a participating retail location or Customer Service Outlet with your PRESTO card and photo ID showing your age. Keep your ID on you when you travel.
Full-time students (agest 20 to 64) attending a post-secondary school can set up a discounted Post-Secondary Student Fare Type in three simple steps!
Step 1: Get a PRESTO Card
Grab a digital or physical PRESTO card.
Check out your options to tap and ride.
Step 1: Get a PRESTO Card
Grab a digital or physical PRESTO card.
Check out your options to tap and ride.
Step 2: Set up a Post Secondary fare type
Travel with GO Transit
Apply for a GO Student ID online for 40% off the adult cash fare.
Travel with TTC
Buy a TTC Student ID, then visit a customer service outlet to set a Post-Secondary Student fare type on your PRESTO card. Once your fare type is set up, you can load a discounted monthly pass. If you don't load a monthly pass, you'll pay a regular adult fare when you tap to take the TTC.
Travel with U-Pass
Some schools include transit in student fees. You will receive a PRESTO Voucher code (which includes a Post-Secondary Fare Type and U-Pass).
• Durham College
• Trent University Durham GTA
• Ontario Tech University
• McMaster University
• Mohawk College
• Redeemer College
• University of Toronto Mississauga
Travel with OC Transpo
Some students in Ottawa will receive an OC Transpo U-Pass loaded onto their student card instead of on a PRESTO card. Students at the following schools are eligible:
Carleton University
Saint Paul University
Algonquin College
University of Ottawa
Talk to your school to get set up.
Step 3: Loading your Card
Loading a U-Pass
Students attending schools with U-Pass programs will receive a PRESTO Voucher code that can be redeemed through the PRESTO App or website to add a post-secondary fare type and a U-Pass to their PRESTO card.
Check with your school for more information about your U-Pass, including eligibility and how to get your voucher code.
Load Funds
Students that attend schools without U-Pass programs will need to load PRESTO funds or student transit passes to travel. Student fares may vary by Transit Agency, please check your local Transit Agency.
There are many ways to load PRESTO funds:
• PRESTO Website
• PRESTO App
• PRESTO Devices (in-person)
Save on transfers between different transit agencies.
Your card does more than get you to class
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PRESTO Perks – With a physical or digital PRESTO card, unlock savings on exciting attractions, adventures and experiences.
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Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada - Discover an underwater wonderland at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada! Save 15% with PRESTO PERKS.
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Royal Ontario Museum - Visit Canada's largest museum of art, culture and nature! Save 15% with PRESTO PERKS.
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Mirvish Theatres - With PRESTO Perks, you get exclusive savings and priority access to Mirvish theatre shows. Save up to 50% with PRESTO Perks.
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Hockey Hall of Fame - The Hockey Hall of Fame has something for everyone - simulation games, hockey's greatest artifacts, and even hands on access to the Stanley Cup! Save 20% with PRESTO Perks.
Have more questions?
We've got you covered. Check out our FAQ page for students for help to get you moving.