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Student ORCA Card

All students who are enrolled for 10 or more credits* are eligble to purchase an ORCA Card at a discounted rate. Students enrolled for less than 10 credits can purchase an ORCA Card at the non-discounted / standard rate.

Student ORCA Card Rates

* All students who are enrolled for 10 or more credits must pay the Transportation Management Plan (TMP) mandatory student fee whether you purchase an ORCA Card or not.

How to Get a Student ORCA Card

We suggest students purchase their ORCA Card as early as possible as supplies may be limited.

• ORCA Cards are purchased directly from the Cashier's Office (BE1104)
• Bring your completed Student ORCA Card Application and be prepared to show photo ID
• The ORCA Card is usually available for purchase approximately one week prior to the start of the quarter
• Once the quarter has begun, the ORCA Card may only be available through the second week

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are youth / senior / disabled Orca cards available?
  Yes, Orca cards for youth (age 6-18), senior (age 60 and older), or disabled are to be purchased directly from Metro and require proof of age / elegibility at time of purchase. Note: The student subsidized Orca Card does not apply. For a subsidized card please visit Metro before deciding which option is right for you.
• Does the Orca Card distinguish the difference between youth and adult?
  The Orca Card is susbsidized which means it does not distinguish the difference between youth and adult.
• I am a youth between the ages of six (6) and eighteen (18) years old, am I better off buying the non-subsidized Orca Card directly from Metro?
  Possibly, you should take a moment to decide which card works best for your transportation needs, whichever card you decide to purchase will be at your sole discretion (please keep in mind that all sales are final without exception).
• Can I purchase a subsidized Orca Card for $125.00 and take the e-purse of $200.00 down to Metro and ask for the funds to be transferred into a youth Orca Card?
  No, this is not an option.
• Even though I have purchased the Orca Card from Seattle Central Community College, should I register the card in my name?
  Yes! Please take the time to register your card online or in person to ensure that your investment is properly protected. If your card is registered under your name and becomes lost or stolen you have the ability to turn your card off thereby protecting your unused funds. If you do not register your card, all funds will be lost.
• Does the subsidized Orca Card expire?
  Only if the card is inactive for a period of two years, otherwise it does not expire.
• Since my Orca Card does not expire, do I need to purchase a new card each quarter?
  In order to get the subsidized rate of $125.00, you will need to purchase a new Orca Card each quarter. If you have not used up the e-purse from the previous quarter, you may continue to use that card until the e-purse is depleted.
• If I use all of the funds on my subsidized Orca Card before the quarter ends, will the college reload my card for me?
  No, unfortunately the college is only able to subsidize your Orca Card one time per quarter. However, you may reload your Orca Card anytime you wish, with whatever dollar amount you decide.
• How do I reload my Orca Card?
  You may reload your Orca Card online at www.orcacard.com or in person at any of the convenient retail outlet locations for Orcas cards.

For further details, questions, and / or concerns, please see this more detailed list of FAQ or contact the ORCA Regional Call Center at 1-888-988-6722, or go online at www.orcacard.com.

Refund Policy

All Sales are FINAL - No Exceptions

Replacement Policy

SCCC Transportation Services Office and management are not responsible for lost, stolen, or misplaced ORCA cards. PLEASE TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR PASS, and make sure that you register the pass online at www.orcacard.com. We do not provide replacement ORCA cards.