Optional Travel Documents

Learn more details about optional travel documents that will be useful for you while traveling to foreign countries.
Optional Travel Documents

International Student Identity Card
The International Student Identity Card (ISIC) is obtainable through STA Travel. You are able to use the ISIC for student discounts at cultural events and museums, decreased airfare and train ticket costs, and others services around the world. In addition, the ISIC offers important sickness and accident travel insurance for abroad trips.

Your study abroad program may provide you with an ISIC card, so be sure to check with your study abroad adviser before purchasing a card.
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International Youth Hostel Card
Membership allows the owner an assortment of budget accommodations around the world. The card is typically required to stay in a youth hostel and must be purchased in a country in which the holder is a resident. Advantages of this card holding include discounts to student restaurants worldwide in addition to access to reservations at over 4,000 international hostels. International Youth Hostel Cards are good for one year from the date of issue.