Mobile Student ID Cards for Online Students: Empowering Remote Learners

Technology has opened a path for people to study from wherever they want. There are millions of online students around the world who are improving their skills, changing careers, or learning a new language online.

However, many online students miss out on one essential benefit provided to traditional on-campus students: student ID cards. This lack of access to student IDs can result in feeling disconnected from the institution, missing out on valuable student discounts, and schools being hesitant to incur the cost of shipping physical IDs.

Fortunately, digital student ID cards offer a seamless solution for both students and schools. With ID123’s Digital ID Card Solution, schools can easily issue digital student ID cards directly to students’ mobile devices, eliminating the need for physical cards and shipping altogether. This innovative approach ensures that online students can benefit from the same opportunities as their on-campus peers. Let’s check out some of the other benefits of digital student ID cards.

With ID123’s ID Management System (IDMS), schools can issue digital student ID cards directly to students’ mobile devices through ID123’s Digital ID Card App. The app offers a convenient way for students to store and access multiple digital ID cards on their phones. Additionally, the Digital ID Card App functions offline, allowing students to access their student IDs anytime, anywhere, even without an internet connection.

The average plastic student ID card costs anywhere from $5 -$15 and can take 1 – 5 business days to ship directly to the student. Using a digital student ID card significantly reduces costs, eliminates replacement card fees, and provides instant delivery to students. School administrators can issue digital ID cards via email, allowing students to receive their ID cards in just a few clicks without delays or additional expenses.

After the digital ID cards are issued to students, school administrators can manage these cards remotely through the web-based IDMS. Administrators have the ability to update, deactivate, or renew a student’s digital ID card at any time. This ensures that student card information stays up-to-date while maintaining complete control over the student’s card access, preventing any unauthorized use of the card.

Students can opt-in to receive push notifications and in-app messages directly through the digital ID card app, allowing them to stay informed about important events such as:

• School Closures
• Card Expirations
• Emergency Alerts

These notifications create a direct and reliable channel between students and school administrators providing a more effective and less intrusive means of communication rather than traditional SMS or email messages.

With their digital student ID, students can prove their standing as active students and enjoy discounts at participating businesses including:

• Food and Dining
• Travel and Transportation
• Technology and Software
• Streaming Services
• Retail and Apparel

Digital student ID cards not only make it easier for remote students to take advantage of benefits provided by the school but also foster school engagement.

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