We are pleased to inform you that the MTR will continue to offer MTR concessionary fares to eligible full time students studying in any recognised institution in Hong Kong in the academic year 2008/2009.

Concessionary Single Journey Tickets no longer be valid for students

From 28 September 2008, Concessionary Single Journey Tickets will no longer be valid for student use and students may only use Personalised Octopus cards with "Student Status" if they wish to benefit from paying concessionary fares in the MTR network.

Special Add-value Amount (HK$10) for Personalised Octopus Cards with "Student Status"

From 28 September 2008, a special add-value amount of HK$10 is available (at MTR Customer Service Centres only) for users of Personalised Octopus cards with "Student Status.

1. Students who do not already possess a Personalised Octopus Card (with name and photo printed on the card), have to apply for a Personalised Octopus Card with "Student Status".
2. The application fee for the card of HK$90 is made up of a card deposit of HK$50; a non-refundable fee of HK$20 charged by MTR Corporation Limited for administering the MTR Student Travel Scheme; and a non-refundable service charge of HK$20 payable to Octopus Cards Limited.
3. A special rebate of HK$20 will be offered to FIRST TIME APPLICANTS* for a Personalised Octopus Card with "Student Status". The rebate will be given in the form of HK$20 usable value encoded on the processed card.

* i.e Applicants who have not previously successfully applied for a Personalised Octopus Card with "Student Status".

The applicant must be a student according to the following definitions:

"Student" means any person aged between 12 and 25 who is currently enrolled on a full-time day course offered by an acceptable institution in Hong Kong. (Students who have not yet reached 26 may apply. An applicant’s age is determined by the date when the application is submitted. )

"Full-time course" means a course which normally requires the participant to attend an acceptable institution in Hong Kong for not less than 20 hours of academic instruction per week for 30 weeks or more in an academic year.

"Acceptable institution" means

• schools referred to in Section 2 of the Education Ordinance (Cap.279);
• registered schools within the meaning of Section 3 of the Education Ordinance (Cap.279);
• schools exempted from the Education Ordinance (Cap.279) under sections 9(1)(a) and (b); or
• other schools as approved by the MTR from time to time.
• The word "school" has the meaning assigned to it in Section 3 of the Education Ordinance (Cap.279).

Validity of MTR "Student Status"

• Special school students will be given "Student Status" valid until 31 October 2011.
• Primary Four students will be given "Student Status" valid until 31 October 2011.
• Primary Five students will be given "Student Status" valid until 31 October 2010.
• Primary Six students will be given "Student Status" valid until 31 October 2009.
• Form One students will be given "Student Status" valid until 31 October 2011.
• Form Two students will be given "Student Status" valid until 31 October 2010.
• Form Three or above students will be given "Student Status" valid until 31 October 2009, renewable annually on application.

Enjoying Concessionary fares when travelling on the MTR

Students aged 12 or above holding:-

• A Personalised Octopus card in their name encoded with valid "Student Status", or
• A valid receipt issued by the MTR Corporation Limited showing their application is being processed, together with their Student Identity Card (valid for the academic year 2008/2009) and using Temporary Student Octopus card as fare medium.

Can now enjoying fare concession up to 50% discount on all MTR lines.

Report loss of Personalised Octopus Card with "Student Status"

• If the card is lost or stolen, you must report it immediately to the Card Company by calling the Octopus Hotline (2266 2266). You may ask for a replacement card to be issued.
• If you want to continue enjoying Concessionary fares while waiting for the replacement card, you must go in person to the Student Travel Scheme Office in Admiralty Station or Tai Wai and obtain an official receipt. This receipt serves as temporary proof of your application for "Student Status" and you may purchase a Temporary Octopus card for use. You should carry this application receipt with your Student Identity Card (valid for the academic year 2008/2009) whenever travelling on the MTR, until your replacement Personalised Octopus Card with "Student Status" has been issued.

Temporary Student Octopus Card

You can purchase a "Temporary Student Octopus Card" for travel during the processing period. This temporary card can be returned / refunded when the new card is collected or the "Student Status" is activated / renewed.

Late application or student transfer

Students who transfer to another school, and who would like to submit a late application may obtain an application form from any MTR Customer Service Centre^ or the Student Travel Scheme Office in Admiralty Station or Tai Wai Station.

^Except Airport Express Line, Lo Wu Station, Racecourse Station, Lok Ma Chau Station, Disneyland Resort Station and Sunny Bay Station

Termination of studies / Change in Personal data

For any change of personal data / termination of study for whatever reason, students must inform the MTR through the Student Travel Scheme Office.

• If you cease to be a full-time day student, your "Student Status" becomes invalid.
• If there is any change in your "Student Status" or your personal data, you must immediately contact the:MTR Student Travel Scheme Office: 2922 1009
  (Monday to Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
  

Failure to update your card before 1^st November 2008 will result in the full adult fare being deducted from 1^st November.

^{^}  Except Airport Express Line, East Rail Line, West Rail Line, Ma On Shan Line and Light Rail




Application for Activation / Renewal of "Student Status" on a Personalised Octopus Card – Individual Applications

Reminder:

• If your "Student Status" expires on 31 October 2008 and is not renewed, full adult fares will be deducted from your Personalised Octopus Card from 1 November 2008 when you travelling on MTR.
• "Student Status" cannot be encoded on Airport Staff Octopus Cards or Octopus watches or Personalised Octopus Cards printed only with the applicant’s name but no photo.

1. Submit application form (UR/IN/08 – white colour) to Customer Service Centre in Island Line, Tsuen Wan Line, Kwun Tong Line, Tung Chung Line, Tseung Kwan O Line, East Rail Line, Ma On Shan Line and West Rail Line

Application fee

The administration fee of HK$20 is payable when you have your card updated. A receipt will be issued when payment is received.

Form distribution

Obtain an application form [MTR Student Travel Scheme Application Form (Academic year 2008/2009) – Individual Applications] (UR/IN/08) from your school or any MTR Customer Service Centre^ or the Student Travel Scheme Office in Admiralty Station or Tai Wai Station.

Submission of application form

Submit the endorsed application form within 14 days to any MTR Customer Service Centre^.
If your Personalised Octopus Card already has "Student Status", put your form into the designated collection box next to the Customer Service Centre^ (in use between 1 September and 15 October 2008).
If your Personalised Octopus Card does not yet have "Student Status", go first to the Customer Service Centre^ where a receipt will be issued. This receipt serves as temporary proof of your application for "Student Status" and you may purchase a Temporary Octopus card for use. You should carry this application receipt with your Student Identity Card (valid for the academic year 2008/2009) whenever travelling on the MTR, until the "Student Status" on your Personalised Octopus Card has been activated / renewed.

To Activate / Renew the "Student Status" on your Personalised Octopus Card

Form Submission Date	Activation / Renewal "Student Status" Date	Activation / Renewal "Student Status" Venue
From 1 to 20 September 2008	From 1 October 2008 onwards	In person to any MTR Customer Service Centre#
From 21 September to 15 October 2008	From 20 October 2008 onwards
On or after 16 October 2008	After 5 working days
Failure to update your card before 1 November 2008 will result in the full adult fare being deducted from 1 November onwards. An administration fee of HK$20 is payable on the date your card is successfully activated / renewed. A receipt will be issued when payment is received.

Failure to update your card before 1 November 2008 will result in the full adult fare being deducted from 1 November.
^ Except Airport Express Line, Lo Wu Station, Racecourse Station, Lok Ma Chau Station, Disneyland Resort Station and Sunny Bay Station
# Except Airport Express Line, East Rail Line, West Rail Line, Ma On Shan Line and Light Rail

2. Submit application form ((LR/IN/08 – pink colour) to Customer Service Centre in Light Rail

Application fee

The administration fee of HK$20 is payable when you have your card updated.

Form distribution

Obtain an application form [MTR Student Travel Scheme Application Form (Academic year 2008/2009) – Individual Applications] (LR/IN/08) from your school or any Light Rail Customer Service Centre

Submission of application form

Please go in person with your Personalised Octopus Card and the endorsed application form within 14 days to any Light Rail Customer Service Centre to activate / renew the "Student Status" on your Personalised Octopus Card.

Failure to update your card before 1 November 2008 will result in the full adult fare being deducted from 1 November.

Application for Personalised Octopus Card with "Student Status" – Individual Applications

Reminder:

From September 2008, students who do not possess a Personalised Octopus Card (with name and photo printed on the card) and who wish to enjoy MTR concessionary fare, must apply for a Personalised Octopus Card with "Student Status".

Application fee

The application fee of HK$90 will apply for new Personalised Octopus Cards with "Student Status". The HK$90 application fee is made up of a card deposit of HK$50; a non-refundable fee of HK$20 charged by MTR Corporation for administering the MTR Student Travel Scheme; and a non-refundable service charge of HK$20 payable to Octopus Cards Limited.

A special rebate of HK$20 will be offered to FIRST TIME APPLICANTS* for a Personalised Octopus Card with "Student Status". The rebate will be given in the form of HK$20 usable value encoded on the processed card.

If your Personalised Octopus Card is given back to the Card Company at any time, the Card Company is entitled to deduct HK$10 or such amount at its absolute discretion from the card deposit for the card cost.

* Applicants who have not previously successfully applied for a Personalised Octopus Card with "Student Status"

1. Submit application form (UR/IN/08 – white colour) to Customer Service Centre in Island Line, Tsuen Wan Line, Kwun Tong Line, Tung Chung Line, Tseung Kwan O Line, East Rail Line, Ma On Shan Line and West Rail Line

Form distribution

Obtain an application form [MTR Student Travel Scheme Application Form (Academic year 2008/2009) – Individual Applications] – UR/IN/08 (White Colour) from your school or any MTR Customer Service Centre^ or Student Travel Scheme Office in Admiralty Station or Tai Wai Station.

Submission of application form

Submit the endorsed application form with photo and application fee HK$90 to any MTR Customer Service Centre^ within 14 days.

A receipt will be issued when you submit your application form. This receipt serves as temporary proof of your application for "Student Status" and you may purchase a Temporary Octopus card for use. You should carry this application receipt with your Student Identity Card (valid for the academic year 2008/2009) whenever you are travelling on the MTR until your Personalised Octopus Card with "Student Status" is issued.

To obtain your card

Card Collection Arrangement

• If a parent of the applicant collects the Personalised Octopus Card with "Student Status" the parent should present the receipt and a copy of the applicant’s Identification [HKID Card or Passport or Student Identity Card or Student handbook] along with his/her (the parent’s) Identity Card or Passport for data verification.
• If the applicant delegates collection of the Personalised Octopus Card with "Student Status" to any other person, the applicant should provide a letter of authorization showing their and the delegates name with HKID Card or Passport number along with a copy of the applicant’s identification [HKID Card or Passport or Student Identity Card or Student handbook]. The delegate must also present his/her HK Identity Card or Passport as shown in the authorization letter for verification.

^ Except Airport Express Line, Lo Wu Station, Racecourse Station, Lok Ma Chau Station, Disneyland Resort Station and Sunny Bay Station

2. Submit application form (LR/IN/08 – pink colour) to Customer Service Centre in Light Rail

Form distribution

Obtain an Application Form [MTR Student Travel Scheme Application Form (Academic year 2008/2009) – Individual Applications] – LR/IN/08 (Pink Colour) from your school or any Light Rail Customer Service Centre.

Submission of application form

Submit the endorsed application form with photo, your personal identification and application fee HK$90 to any Light Rail Customer Service Centre within 14 days.

A receipt will be issued when you submit your application form. This receipt serves as temporary proof of your application for "Student Status" and should be carried with your Student Identity Card (valid for the academic year 2008/2009) whenever you are travelling on the MTR until your Personalised Octopus Card with "Student Status" is issued.

To obtain your card

Card Collection Arrangement

• If a parent of the applicant collects the Personalised Octopus Card with "Student Status" the parent should present the receipt and a copy of the applicant’s Identification [HKID Card or Passport or Student Identity Card or Student handbook] along with his/her (the parent’s) Identity Card or Passport for data verification.
• If the applicant delegates collection of the Personalised Octopus Card with "Student Status" to any other person, the applicant should provide a letter of authorization showing their and the delegates name with HKID Card or Passport number along with a copy of the applicant’s identification [HKID Card or Passport or Student Identity Card or Student handbook]. The delegate must also present his/her HK Identity Card or Passport as shown in the authorization letter for verification.

Enquiry

Student Travel Scheme Office: 2922 1009
(Monday to Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)