Apply for low-income families
Your child may be able to get free transport to school if:
- your child gets free school meals
- your family gets the maximum Universal Credit
Before sending your application, please also check that you can answer yes to the relevant statements below.
What to check before you apply - for primary-aged pupils
- my child is over 8 years old
- my child attends the nearest school which is more than 2 miles away
- I understand East Sussex County Council doesn’t offer travel to faith primary schools if there are closer non-faith alternatives
What to check before you apply - for secondary-aged pupils
- my child goes to one of the 3 schools closest to their home
- the school is between 2 and 6 miles away
- my child goes to a faith school, and they attend the closest one between 2 and 15 miles away
Please note that distances up to two miles are measured using the shortest available walking route. Beyond 2 miles, distances are measured using roads only.
Sixth form learners
Contact your college or sixth form to ask about financial support for travel. Please do not apply here.
Complete the form
Complete the form to apply for transport if your family has a low income.