General eligibility conditions for the student fare

• Be enrolled as a full-time student at an academic institution recognized by the Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur (MEES), regardless of age
• Have filled out the application form for the student photo OPUS card.
• STUDENTS AGE 16+: Have obtained the seal of the academic institution or its digital equivalent, attesting to full-time enrollment

Student OPUS card with photo - How to obtain it

To benefit from student fares, you will need an OPUS card with photo. There are three (3) quick and easy ways to get one:

1. On the websites of the institutions affiliated with the CEEL program

• Université de Sherbrooke, Champlain College, Cégep Édouard-Montpetit, ÉNA and Collège Charles-Lemoyne
• $15 fee, payable online
• OPUS card mailed to you

2. At a metropolitan ticket office

To reduce your waiting time, it is recommended that you make an appointment at a metropolitan ticket office (Longueuil terminus, Downtown terminus, Central Station) through this portal – not possible by phone. It is a secure portal, accessible by computer, tablet or smartphone.

What to bring to your appointment:

• Official photo ID (health insurance card, driver’s licence, passport, Refugee Protection Claimant Document, or permanent resident card)
• Application for OPUS card duly completed with the seal of the academic institution attended full time
• For 12+: $15 payable by cash, debit or credit card

3. At your school (if it’s an RTL partner)

• Free for children aged 6-11 in the Agglomération de Longueuil
• For 12+: $15 fee to obtain the card onsite
• Card given out at the start of the school year to students eligible for RTL school lines