MTR Student Travel Scheme

MTR Student Travel Scheme

The MTR Corporation will continue to offer MTR concessionary fares to HSUHK full-time students in the 2023/24 academic year. To enjoy concessionary fares under the Scheme, students are required to use a valid Personalised Octopus with “Student Status”.

Eligibility

  • Full-time students: aged 25 or below (an applicant’s age is determined by the time when the application is submitted)
  • Full-time day course: a day-time course which normally requires the participant to attend an acceptable institution for not less than 20 hours of academic institution each week for 30 weeks or more in an academic year.

Application Fee

  • New application: HK$90 including:
    • HK$50 refundable Octopus deposit
    • HK$20 non-refundable fee service charged by Octopus Cards Limited
    • HK$20 administration fee levied for MTR Student Travel Scheme
  • Activation/Renewal of “Student Status” on a Personalised Octopus Card: HK$20 (an administration fee)

Application Procedures

MTR has applied the online application on MTR website or MTR Mobile of the Student Travel Scheme, the following will NOT be available on HSUHK campus

  • Hardcopy application form
  • Endorsement on the form*

*Except for the purchase of “Temporary Student Octopus” with justification.

Remarks:

  • The “E-Student Identity Certificate” will not be a valid proof of student status for MTR in the academic year 2023/2024.
  • From this Academic Year onwards, the purchase of temporary Octopus will not be provided before the application approved. As such, students in need are advised to submit their application as soon as the online application platform is opened to enjoy the concessionary fares.

A. Submit online application via MTR website or MTR Mobile

  1. Select Application Type
  2. Fill in the Application Form
  3. Upload your HSUHK Student ID card
  4. A notification email will be sent on the next day

B. Active “Student Status” via Octopus App or choose to visit MTR Customer Service Centre in person to activate the “Student Status”

Suggested Method:

  1. Click the link inside the email to Octopus App to proceed with the payment of $20 for the renewal
  2. Choose MTR Student Travel Scheme on Octopus App
  3. Select “Renewal/Existing Octopus Application”
  4. Input data for verification
  5. Confirm renewal and pay $20
  6. Select payment method

A. Submit online application via MTR website or MTR Mobile

  1. Select Application Type
  2. Fill in the Application Form
  3. Upload photo for the new Personalised Octopus
  4. Upload your HSUHK Student ID card
  5. Complete your mailing address in English to receive the new Personalised Octopus
  6. Input your email again for confirmation
  7. Select the payment method of the application fee and pay $90**
  8. A notification email will be sent on the next day
    **Please pay for $90 within 7 days from the Date of Application, otherwise your application will be cancelled by MTR

B. Active “Student Status” via Octopus App or choose to visit MTR Customer Service Centre in person to activate the “Student Status”

Method 1:

  1. Scan the QR code on the letter to proceed with card activation
  2. Choose MTR Student Travel Scheme on Octopus App
  3. Select “New Octopus Activation”
  4. Input data for verification
  5. Tap the new Personalised Octopus

Method 2:

  1. Bring along the letter and the new Personalised Octopus at any MTR Customer Service  Centre in person with 60 calendar days from the letter’s issuance date to activate***
    ***You will be asked to state/show your HKIC or Passport number. as well as Date of Birth information, as verification.

A. Submit online application via MTR website or MTR Mobile

  1. Select Application Type
  2. Fill in the Application Form
  3. Upload your HSUHK Student ID card
  4. A notification email will be sent on the next day

B. Active “Student Status” via Octopus App or choose to visit MTR Customer Service Centre in person to activate the “Student Status”

Suggested Method:

  1. Click the link inside the email to Octopus App to proceed with the payment of $20 for the renewal
  2. Choose MTR Student Travel Scheme on Octopus App
  3. Select “Renewal/Existing Octopus Application”
  4. Input data for verification
  5. Confirm renewal and pay $20
  6. Select payment method

Reminder:

If your “Student Status” expires on 31 October 2023 and is not Renewed, full adult fares will be deducted from your Personalised Octopus when you travel on the MTR.

Enquiry

Student Finance and Resources

Student Affairs Office

Email: sao@hsu.edu.hk

Phone: +852 3963 5560

MTR

Hotline: +852 2881 8888

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm; Saturdays, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm (except Sundays and Public Holidays)

Website: https://www.mtr.com.hk/ch/customer/main/index.html

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