External Grants/ Assistance

The MTR Student Travel Scheme offers concessionary fares to full-time day course students aged 25 or below. Eligible students can apply directly through the MTR Online Application Platform. There is no need for a hardcopy form or University endorsement. If you are eligible and wish to apply, please note the following:

1. Applicants are strongly recommended to view the lazy pack and tutorial video before completing the online application.
2. Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the MTR website or MTR Mobile App.
3. Applicants are required to upload a valid HKMU Student Identity Card. For new applicants without a student identity card at the time of application, the MTR will accept the Enrollment Certificate of Academic Year 2025/2026 issued by the university as a special arrangement.
4. Applicants cannot purchase the temporary Student Octopus Card before their application is approved. Therefore, we advise students to submit applications as soon as the online application platform opens to benefit from the discounted fares.
5. To help protect the environment, the MTR encourage you to apply online. Hardcopy applications requiring University endorsement will only be accepted with a strong justification. If a hardcopy application is necessary, please contact the Student Affairs Office (Tel: 2768-6636; Email: sao_sfs@hkmu.edu.hk).

Enquiries
Website: http://www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/tickets/student_travel_scheme.html
Tel: 2881-8888

[The information provided above is offered by an external party, and forwarded by the Student Affairs Office (SAO) of Hong Kong Metropolitan University.The actual execution and responsibilities for the scheme mentioned are solely the responsibility of the MTR Corporation Limited. The Student Affairs Office (SAO) of Hong Kong Metropolitan University will not be responsible or liable for any disputes, losses or other circumstances. For enquiries, please contact the MTR Corporation Limited directly.]

The Kowloon Motor Bus Company (1933) Limited set up "KMB Fare Saver" in HKMU. Holders of Adult Octopus card and Personalised Octopus card with Student Status are entitled to enjoy the fare concession.

Location of Fare Saver

Siu Tsang Fung Kwan Square (near Bank of China), Main Campus

Fare Discount

Enjoy fare discount if you take KMB trip(s) using the same Octopus Card on the same Business Day*.

• $4 Discount: Ride → Tap → Ride
• $2 Discount: Tap → Ride

* The definition of Business Day is the period starting at 4:45:00 am on any date and ending at 4:44:59am on the subsequent date.

Enquiries

Website: http://www.kmb.hk/en/
Tel: 2745-4466

Full-time students with financial needs may consider applying the scheme. Please refer to the following Facebook Page for details. Applications should be submitted to angel.care.student.assistance@gmail.com.

Enquiries

Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/Angel.Care.Student.Assistance.Projects

Students who are principal cardholders of the BOC HKMU Dual Currency Platinum Card can apply for the Interest-free Tuition Fee Installment Plan to pay their tuition fees. For details, please refer to the University website.

Enquiries
Registry, HKMU
2768-6704 (Tel)

The Methodist Study Trust aims to provide financial support to physically handicapped and needy students so that they can fulfil their dreams in further study.

Eligibility

- Students with physical disabilities or from families with financial difficulties;

- Must be enrolled in a full-time programme at a local tertiary institution or university;

- Requires financial assistance to cover education-related expenses; and

- If the applicants are physically able students, they must be 25 years old or younger and have never completed any post-secondary programmes. Tuition assistance will also be limited to university degree-level studies or below.

Application Method

Please click this link https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dvf31AtZR17FEO4LdRhr_f2zFvPtFnE0 to review the Application Guidelines & Notes for more information, and download the Reference Form. Once completed, please fill out the online application form and upload the required supporting documents.

Closing Date

The application deadline for 2025-2026 is 30 September, 2025 (Tuesday).

Enquiry

For any inquiries, please call 3841 7809 (Mr. Steven LIN), 3841 7813 (Ms. Cloudy NG), 3841 7810 (Ms. Tasha LAW) or email to hkmst@yang.org.hk.

Note: The information provided above is offered by an external party, and forwarded by the Student Affairs Office (SAO) of Hong Kong Metropolitan University. The actual execution and responsibilities for the Trust mentioned are solely the responsibility of the external party. The SAO will not be responsible or liable for any disputes, losses or other circumstances. For enquiries, please contact the Methodist Study Trust Headquarter directly.

Li Kwan Hung Education Fund aims to assist full-time students with disabilities who have financial difficulties to study with their able-bodied counterparts in local educational institutes at various levels.

Eligibility

1. Hong Kong permanent residents;
2. Students with physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, special educational needs (SENs) (including autism / attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder / dyslexic), chronic illness, visual impairment or hearing impairment;
3. Full-time students studying with their able-bodied counterparts in local educational, technical or vocational training institutes at primary, secondary, post-secondary, university or post-graduate level;
4. In need of financial assistance for educational purposes; and
5. Estimated expenses of the applicant for the academic year are not covered by other bursaries or funds (according to the status as at the deadline of application).

Application Method and Deadline

1. Prospective applicants can download the application form and guidelines from the website of Hong Kong PHAB Association: https://hkphab.org.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Li-Kwan-Hung-Education-Fund-Guideline-2021.7.21-Eng.pdf
2. The completed application form must be sent to Hong Kong PHAB Association (Address: Unit 1402, 21 Pak Fuk Road, North Point, Hong Kong) on or before 15 October, 2025 (Wed).

Enquiries

Hong Kong PHAB Association (Tel: 2551 4161)

Note: The information provided above is offered by an external party, and forwarded by the Student Affairs Office (SAO) of Hong Kong Metropolitan University. The actual execution and responsibilities for the education fund mentioned are solely the responsibility of the external party. The SAO will not be responsible or liable for any disputes, losses or other circumstances. For enquiries, please contact the Hong Kong PHAB Association.

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