U.S. Department of State

U.S. Department of State
 
 

Benefits for Students & Teachers

Students and teachers can save money on transportation and accommodations, and obtain other discounts if they have one of the following:

· An International Student Identity Card - for students age 12 and older. You must be a junior high school, high school, college, university or vocational school student at least 12 years of age. Also, you must be enrolled in a study program leading to a diploma or degree at an accredited institution.
· An International Teacher Identity Card - for full-time teachers and faculty at an accredited institution.
· A GO 25 International Youth Travel Card - for youths ages 12 - 25. You must be at least 12 years of age, but not over 25 at the time that you apply.

These cards are available with proof of your status and a small fee from: Council on International Educational Exchange; 205 East 42nd Street; New York, New York 10017; telephone 1-888-COUNCIL.


The international identity cards offer the following benefits:
· Reduced airfares on major international airlines
· Discounts in the United States and abroad, including transportation, accommodations, international phone calls, car rentals and museum admissions
· Toll-free, 24-hour, emergency Help Line
· Basic insurance to cover sickness, accident and emergency evacuation while traveling outside the United States (only for cards purchased in the United States.)
· International student/teacher/youth recognition.

For more details and information about applying for international identity cards, contact the Council on International Educational Exchange aas listed above.