Transport for NSW
NSW tertiary student Opal concession
Reduced Opal fares between home and an approved NSW institution.
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Who can get it
- Live in NSW, and are an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- Full-time, on-campus students at an approved institution, as your institution defines it. Other accredited courses need at least 16 hours a week of on-campus classes for six continuous weeks.
- International students only if they hold an Endeavour, Australia Awards or Research Training Program scholarship.
- Students with disability may qualify if they study part-time or externally.
How to claim
- Check your institution is on the approved list.
- Give your institution consent to share your details with Transport for NSW, then allow two business days.
- Check whether your student ID is accepted as proof. If not, apply online for a free Transport Concession Entitlement Card (TCEC).
- Apply for a Concession Opal card once you have proof of entitlement.
- Since 20 May 2026 you can tap with a linked bank card or device and still pay the concession fare.
Conditions and catches
- The TCEC is valid for up to 15 months. Renew it from 30 days before expiry, and by 31 March each year.
- The TCEC is tied to one institution. Reapply if you change.
- The concession is for travel between home and your institution.
- Transport for NSW doesn't state the size of the discount on this page, so no percentage is shown.
What the source says
Exact words quoted from the official page when we checked it. Last checked 14 Oct 2026.
Endeavour Scholarship, an Australian Awards Scholarship, or a Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship
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