OU and Student railcard

johannamse

Has anyone successfully got a Student Railcard, whilst studying with the Open University? I am doing 90points this year. Thanks in anticipation.

sockospice

I was under the impression that there isn't a 'student' railcard, but that it is actually a 'young person's railcard' that anyone under 26 can get.

johannamse

Your absolutely right...shows how long it is since ive had a student card! Thanks.

surfcat

Yes but the young persons railcard can also be got by older people still in full time education. I don't know whether your 90 credits will qualify for full-time or not.

pin

From http://www.youngpersons-railcard.co.uk/faq.htm#3:

3. Can I obtain a Young Persons Railcard as a Mature Student aged over 26? If you are 26 or over, you will need proof that you are a full-time student at a recognised educational establishment for over 15 hours, at least 20 weeks a year or alternatively have an ISIC (International Student Identity Card). For details of ISIC see www.isic.org. You will need to have your application form certified by the relevant University/College.

pin

However according to Wessex trains website:

If you are 26 or over, you will need proof that you’re a full-time student at a recognised educational establishment for over 15 hours a week, at least 20 weeks a year. NUS cards will not be accepted as proof of age/educational status. (Open University, distance learning and part-time courses do not qualify).

http://www.wessextrains.co.uk/journey/index.php?navID=2&subnavID=186&sub_subnavID=190

johannamse

I have sent an email to the OU asking for a letter / where to send for a stamp. They are normally very helpful, so will let you know if they can shed any light on it? Cheers for all help. Much appreciated.

pin

johannamse wrote:

I have sent an email to the OU asking for a letter / where to send for a stamp. They are normally very helpful, so will let you know if they can shed any light on it? Cheers for all help. Much appreciated.

Hi there

Any news on what OU have said re student rail cards?

johannamse

I really have nothing but praise for OU...

3 days after I sent them an email I got a letter saying I do X courses and I study for Y time a week. I took this down to my local station with the Young persons leaflet and got a card there and then - much simpler than I thought.