Post-16 Transport
Post-16 transport is available at a charge for eligible students aged 16 and 19.
Support is not provided to independent (fee-paying) establishments.
Who is eligible
Children who are attending the nearest school, sixth form or college that offers the majority of the course being studied (50% or more of the course), and live more than 3 miles away are eligible.
Read the Essex County Council Education Transport Policy (PDF, 655KB) and Post-16 Transport Policy (PDF, 662KB) for more details.
How to apply
Use the post-16 transport application form (PDF, 1.83MB) to apply.
How much you have to pay
The standard charge for post-16 transport is £900 per year.
For low income families, the charge is £450 per year.
Student bursary
Students aged 16 to 19 could get a bursary from the government to help with education related expenses.
GOV.UK has more about the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund including eligibility, what you’ll get and how to claim.
More information
ESSEX.GOV has more information on post-16 transport.
Phone number
0845 603 2200Operational locations
- Essex
Address
County Hall
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH