Students
Why Do Student Members Join APTA?
Student members join APTA to gain early access to the public transportation industry and explore meaningful career pathways in mobility, planning, engineering, policy, and operations. Membership connects students with professionals and peers across the country, offering exposure to real-world challenges and innovations shaping transit systems. By engaging with APTA, students can build their professional network, develop leadership skills, and position themselves for internships and future employment opportunities.
What Can APTA Do For Student Members?
APTA provides student members with valuable networking opportunities, leadership development events, and access to scholarships that support academic and professional growth. Students can participate in conferences, committee meetings, and mentorship programs that connect them directly with industry leaders. In addition, APTA offers research, data, and industry information that enhance classroom learning and provide insight into current trends, policy developments, and best practices across public transportation.
Who Are APTA Student Members?
Full-time or part-time college freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students enrolled in any degree program with an interest in public transportation.
Proof of eligibility is required and can include one of the three following credentials:
- A college student I.D. that provides issuance date and/or expire date
- A letter from your college program director
- Or a letter from the registrar
Membership lasts for the duration of your studies while you are seeking a degree. Plus, for one year after graduation while you are seeking employment in the transportation industry.
Student Member Dues are on $25 /year
Why Become an APTA Student Member?
Networking
Stand out and build your professional brand with connections that count.
Leadership
Participate in career-building webinars and the APTA TRANSform Conference.
Events
Free student registration (value: $2,500) and travel stipends available for APTA’s meetings and conferences
Scholarships
American Public Transportation Foundation (APTF), our affiliated foundation, offers annual scholarships.
Research
APTA.com has the industry’s top research and is the largest resource on the web for transportation information.
Information
Free webinars and subscription to Passenger Transport online magazine to stay current.
What Happens After Graduation?
APTA Student Membership extends for one year after graduation, allowing you to leverage APTAConnect, the Career Center, and other member benefits!
Use your APTAConnect profile to get involved in the transportation community
Connect with APTA on LinkedIn: American Public Transportation Association
Access APTA’s Career Center, the exclusive APTA members-only job search site
Apply to APTA’s highly regarded Emerging Leaders Program
“As I pursue my Master’s degree in urban planning, APTA has been there to help me pay for school and expand my professional network. I enjoyed going to APTA’s conference in 2022 and look forward to upcoming conferences which, as a student, are free for me to attend. Joining APTA was a great decision and I recommend joining today in order to take advantage of the scholarship, mentorship, and job placement opportunities.”
–Tyler Mathews, Urban Planning Graduate Student, USC, Class of 2024
To Find Out More
Lisa Lockman for information on the Campus Ambassador and Scholarship programs and Linda Gill Anderson for administrator questions
Lisa Lockman
Sr. Membership Manager
E: llockman@apta.com
P: 202-496-4809
Linda Gill Anderson
Senior Director, Membership
E: landerson@apta.com
P: 202-496-4837
Student Members
Students join APTA as Affiliate Members with a flat fee of $25 per year.