Pupils aged 16 to 18
Help is available if you:
- are over school age and under 19 on the 31 August before your course begins
- live in Warwickshire
- have a maintained Education, Health and Care plan or can provide proof of learning difficulties or disabilities
- are attending a full-time course (540 guided learning hours per year/three days or more per week)
- go to the nearest qualifying special school, sixth form or college offering the qualification/course*
- are unable to travel to school/college unless transport is provided
- have a journey of more than three miles from home to school/college. Or are unable to travel this distance because of your special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- pay the parental contribution towards transport.
* The nearest school/college that can provide education appropriate to your age, ability, and aptitude. Also taking into account any special educational needs that you have. Normally the school whose priority area you live in unless otherwise stated by the SEND Assessment and Review team.
You won’t qualify for transport help if you are:
- applying for Higher Education courses for which you can apply for a mandatory grant.
- in full-time work or on an equivalent training scheme.
Parental Contribution
2024/25
For those who pay full rate:
- £900 per year (10 months at £90 by direct debit).
For those who pay the reduced** rate:
- £450 per year (10 months at £45 by direct debit).
2025/26
For those who pay full rate:
- £930 per year (10 months at £93 by direct debit).
For those who pay the reduced** rate:
- £465 per year (10 months at £46.50 by direct debit).
Please note, applications for 2025/26 cannot be made until 26th May 2025, using the link to the form from this page.