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Salient. Victoria University Student Newspaper. Volume 39, No. 1, March 1, 1976

Student Travel Bureau Limited WHAT IS THE ISIC? 1. The International Student Identity Card (ISIC) of the International Student Travel Conference (ISTC) consitutes internationally accepted proof of the bona fide student status of its holder. Internationally, aviation, railway and related authorities accept the ISIC as the only official proof of the status of its holder. It is therefore obligatory for all students who want to use student flights and obtain the many Other concession facilities ava…

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Student Travel Bureau Limited WHAT IS THE ISIC? 1. The International Student Identity Card (ISIC) of the International Student Travel Conference (ISTC) consitutes internationally accepted proof of the bona fide student status of its holder. Internationally, aviation, railway and related authorities accept the ISIC as the only official proof of the status of its holder. It is therefore obligatory for all students who want to use student flights and obtain the many Other concession facilities available only to students, to hold a valid ISIC. WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE ISIC? 2. The ISIC student card can be issued to a full-time student over the age of 16 undergoing a course of at least one academic year at a state recognised university, college, technical institute or other establishment of higher education. WHO CAN ISSUE THE ISIC IN NEW ZEALAND? 3. Only the Student Travel Bureau (STB) is authorised by the International Student Travel Conference (ISTC) to issue and renew the ISIC in New Zealand. HOW DO YOU OBTAIN THE ISIC IN NEW ZEALAND? 4. if eligible through enrolment at a state recognised university, college, technical institute or other establishment of higher education the ISIC is obtained by completing the standard application form and forwarding with two photographs and $2.00 to: ISIC Scheme. Student Travel Bureau Ltd, P.O. Box 6649, Te Aro, Wellington. The ISIC application form can be obtained from and authorised by, any STB sales office or students association office on campus. If you are in doubt as to whether or not you qualify for an ISIC. write to ISIC scheme seeking clarification. Please note that ISIC cards can only be obtained by mail through the Student Travel Bureau. WHAT TRAVEL AND OTHER DISCOUNTS WITHIN NEW ZEALAND CAN THE ISIC HOLDER OBTAIN? 5. A valid ISIC is necessary if you wish to obtain the NAC/Mt Cook Student Standby fare which entitles you to a 50% concession on domestic flights on a standby basis. An ISIC holder whose Students Association is a member of the New Zealand Students Arts Council is eligible for the wide range of discounts negotiated under that body's National Discount Scheme. Discounts are available on a range of cultural and entertainment performances such as Downstage and Unity Theatres in Wellington, Mercury Theatre in Auckland and the Court Theatre in Christchurch. Also included are promotions by Coburn Artists, Impact Talent. Prestige Promotions and Amalgamated. Williams and Kerridge Odeon Corporation theatres. A full list is available from your students association office if it is a member of the Students Arts Council or by writing to:- The Director, New Zealand Students Arts Council, PIO. Box 6368. Te Aro, Wellington. FOR HOW LONG IS THE ISIC VALID? 6. The ISIC is valid for a one-year period, i.e. up to 31st December, and must be renewed annually. ISIC's can be renewed from 1st October in any year but full proof of the applicant's current student status must be submitted for renewal to occur. If you have any problems obtaining, renewing or using an ISIC just write to: ISIC Scheme, Student Travel Bureau Ltd.. P.O. Box 6649, Te Aro, Wellington.

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