BUS TRANSPORT ASSISTANCE
The Non-Government Schools Transport Assistance Scheme, funded by the State Government, provides financial assistance to families whose children have been assessed as being eligible for travel assistance to attend an approved non-state school. The NGSTAS consists of two programs:
Non-Government Schools Transport Assistance Scheme
General Eligibility Guidelines Applicable to both programs
Student travel rebate applications are only open in May for Semester 1 and October for Semester 2.
Please visit Non-Government Schools Transport Assistance Scheme first to check if you are eligible.
Parents or carers of eligible students submit their application for each semester using the online forms in May and October of each year.
If you are unable to agree with any of the above confirmations, your application will not be accepted. Applications received outside of the months of May and October will not be accepted. Students must reside in Queensland and be eligible.
Students with Disabilities Transport Assistance Program General Eligibility Guidelines
In addition to the general eligibility requirements, a student must:
- The Bus Fare Assistance Program (BFAP) - Weekly family threshold for Semester 1 2023 is $35 ($25 for concession card holders)
- The Students with Disabilities (SWD) Transport
Non-Government Schools Transport Assistance Scheme
General Eligibility Guidelines Applicable to both programs
Student travel rebate applications are only open in May for Semester 1 and October for Semester 2.
Please visit Non-Government Schools Transport Assistance Scheme first to check if you are eligible.
Parents or carers of eligible students submit their application for each semester using the online forms in May and October of each year.
If you are unable to agree with any of the above confirmations, your application will not be accepted. Applications received outside of the months of May and October will not be accepted. Students must reside in Queensland and be eligible.
Students with Disabilities Transport Assistance Program General Eligibility Guidelines
In addition to the general eligibility requirements, a student must:
- Have a disability that necessitates transport assistance to and from their school
- Travel to and/or from school by private motor vehicle, taxi service
- Have been verified and deemed eligible for an Education Adjustment Program (EAP) profile
- Have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and transport needs that are identified as being eligible for travel assistance in the IEP and
- Have an impairment listed in the following ‘target group’:
1. Autistic Spectrum Disorder
2. Hearing Impairment
3. Intellectual Impairment
4. Physical Impairment
5. Social Emotional Disorder
6. Speech Language Impairment
7. Vision Impairment
