Apply for travel assistance for students aged 16-19 with SEND and EHC plan
If you’re over 16 and in years 12, 13 or 14, you might not get travel assistance. If you do, your parents or carers must pay some of the cost.
You can apply for travel assistance if:
- you can’t get to school or college because of your special educational needs or disabilities (SEND)
- you have an education, health and care (EHC) plan
- you go to the school or college named in your EHC plan
- your course is full-time.
All of the above criteria must be met, not just one.
How do we decide who gets free transport?
We look at every request and think about:
- your needs
- your family’s needs
- other people who help you
See our travel assistance policies for more information.
How much do parents or carers pay?
If you get travel assistance, your parents or carers pay part of the cost.
The prices are:
- £570 a year
- £285 a year if your family has a low income.
You can pay in 10 monthly payments
Before you apply, make sure the transport we offer suits your child.