Frequently asked questions
Costs and payment options
Do all students who leave high school (moving from year 11 into year 12) and want to receive travel assistance under the post-16 travel scheme have to pay a parental contribution?
Yes they do - a parental/carer contribution is required for all students, including SEN students. Please see Post16 travel scheme cost and payment options for more details.
Do I need to pay for post-16 transport even though the government has raised the participation age to 18?
Yes you do need to pay a contribution for transport. Although young people must now remain in education or training until they are 18, the government has not increased the statutory school leaving age which means that free transport is still only available to eligible children up to the end of the school year in which they become 16.
I receive benefits. Can I get free transport?
Free transport is only available to eligible children up to the end of the school year ie year 11. All post-16 transport, including SEN and mainstream, requires a parental contribution.
If you are on a low income and provide the necessary proof there will be a 25% reduction. Some colleges - the College of West Anglia, King's Lynn, Great Yarmouth, East Coast College and Gorleston, East Norfolk Sixth Form - may fund all your contribution if you are on a low income. For more details please see the Qualifying Low Income benefits section in Post 16 travel scheme cost and payment .
I have applied for a Daily Payer pass for Post-16 travel. How does this work?
On routes covered by local bus services, instead of paying in full or in instalments, you receive a pass where you pay a reduced fee on the bus when you use it. This has the advantage of no upfront costs.
Do all students pay the same contribution regardless of which college they are attending?
No they do not. Some colleges choose to subsidise our transport charges so if you are planning to attend Gorleston, East Norfolk Sixth Form College, Great Yarmouth, East Coast College or the College of West Anglia, King's Lynn you will pay a reduced rate, or nothing at all if you are on low income. Please see Post 16 travel scheme cost and payment for more details.
For further information about discounts and college bursary's please contact the college direct.