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Student Discount Travelcards

Before applying for the 18+ Oyster card, we would advise you to check your eligibility by referring to TfL's Terms and Conditions.

The 18+ Student Oyster Photocard provides huge savings on travel around London.

To apply you need:

To be enrolled as a full-time student (you must have been issued your student ID card)
To be enrolled as a part-time student (you must have been issued your student ID card) on a UEL programme that runs for more than 14 weeks AND be in receipt of a fee grant, course grant or Access to Learning Fund*
A digital photo of yourself (head and shoulders)
Debit or credit card to pay the £10 application fee.

*If you are a part-time self-financing student, unfortunately you are not eligible to apply for this travel card. As the new tuition fee loan is not dependent on income and can be accessed by all UK/EU students regardless of their financial circumstances, new part-time students that ARE in receipt of a tuition fee loan are NOT eligible for the 18+ scheme.

(Please note if you have an outstanding debt with the University your application cannot be validated until the debt has been cleared).

Students studying at a Collaborative Partner Institution should not submit their application under University of East London but should apply under the institution name where their studies take place.

Once your application is received, your Oyster Photocard should arrive at your address within seven days. Apply online now