Apply for low-income families
Your child may be able to get free transport to school if:
- your family gets the maximum Working Tax Credit or
- your child gets free school meals
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 from 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.
Complete the form
Complete the form to apply for transport if your family has a low income.