Each student is issued a document confirming the fact of his training in a particular educational institution. This is understandable, however, many students, having received this document, throw it in a box, after which they never use it at all. So why do I need a student ID card and what is its practical use? Let's look at this issue in more detail.
ID confirmation
Of course, they cannot issue a student loan on a student bank card, however, in some situations, in the absence of a passport, this document can be submitted. For example, if a police patrol on the street asks for a passport, but the student does not have one, then a student student is also suitable. In his absence, you will have to go to the police station to establish an identity, which will take a lot of time. But this is not the only reason why you need a student card in Russia. You can also go to some universities only if you have this document. Therefore, students of some educational institutions are well aware of what a student ID is for, because without it they won’t even be able to enter the institute. And some students who live in a dormitory at the institute may not be allowed even into their room without presenting this document. And although in most cases it is illegal by the concierge, a similar practice takes place.
Who knows, in which case a student may be needed, so it is advisable to always carry it with you. Given that it contains information about the person, his photo and at the same time issued by a state institution, it is a document confirming the identity of the owner, although not the main one.
Why do I need a student ID, besides proof of identity? Perks are the first thing that comes to mind.
About benefits
Students have to pay less money on public transport. However, this applies only to trolleybuses, trams, electric trains and trains. That is, only those modes of transport that are state-owned. Private carriers do not offer students any benefits, and there you have to pay as much as any citizen pays.
For example, in 2015, suburban passenger railway companies introduced subscriptions, which offered students of higher educational institutions discounts on travel in the amount of 50%. Discounts on transport - that's why you need a student ID, but that's not all.
Other discounts
Many private entertainment centers offer discounts for students. And although this is often done for advertising purposes, students of institutes and academies in any case benefit from this. Quite often, movie theaters offer students 50% discount on ticket purchases. However, most often this does not apply to premieres. However, there is nothing wrong with that. It’s easy to wait a couple of days, after which you can go and see some new movie at a good discount.
Also, various sports sections, gyms, ice rinks, dolphinariums or water parks can offer discounts for students upon presentation of a student card. Still wondering why a student ID is needed? Then we go further.
Some banks provide special lending programs for students at universities, under which students can receive loans with reduced interest rates. Program conditions can be very diverse, but they may well be absent altogether. Still, banks are not always interested in lending to students who do not have a constant large income.
Work
If a student works, then for him when presenting a student card (as confirmation of the fact of study) can be set to a shorter work week. At the time of exemption from work, the student is entitled to 50% of the average salary, but it can not be lower than the size of wages.
Students also get the right to visit state libraries, museums for free, and receive discounts at other government institutions. Naturally, it is necessary to submit a document. There is also a tax deduction. If a student studies on a paid basis, then after graduation and successful passing the exam he will be returned 13% of the amount spent on training. What can we say about the postponement from the army, which many students are trying so hard to avoid.
Student ID in exchange for a diploma
In some educational institutions, a student ID is required to obtain a diploma. For what? Yes, just an institute, after students finish their studies and pass exams, they try to seize all previously issued documents. Therefore, often after successfully passing the exams, a diploma is issued to a student only in exchange for a student ID. Some problems await people who, for whatever reason, cannot pass the student (for example, if they lost it). In this case, you will have to write a statement to the dean’s office to issue a new ticket, wait for its release. And only after receiving a new document, you can immediately take it along with a bypass sheet (this sheet should contain a signature on the absence of student debts). Such a maneuver can be performed in almost every educational institution, and many students use it, who, after graduation, leave this document in their memory, but do not hand it over.
In any case, now you understand why you need a student card at a college or institute. Although this is not the most important document that can be dispensed with, it provides some advantages, and it’s nice.
Ticket receipt
Getting this document is easy enough. You just need to go to college on a paid or free basis of study. Moreover, in each educational institution there is a list of certain papers that must be submitted for admission. Here are the documents required for student ID: school certificate, passport, 3-4 photos. One of the photos is just on a student ID. So in order to receive this document it is only necessary to submit a package of papers that the institute requires for admission, including photographs.
Conclusion
As a conclusion, it can be noted that a student is a very useful document that provides certain benefits to its holder. Also, without him, the student may have problems obtaining a diploma after graduation, so you should make sure that he is always with you. Cheap travel in public transport, discounts in cinema and other entertainment venues, free access to state libraries, etc. - Here is a list of the benefits that this document provides. Of course, all these advantages can hardly be called significant, but for students they can be important.
That's all. Now you know what a student card is for at a college or institute.