Free school transport for low-income families
If your child is between years 7 to 11, they may be entitled to free school transport for low-income families if:
- your child attends one of the three nearest schools
- and, the school is between two and six miles from their home address
On the grounds of religion, it must be your nearest faith school and be between 2 and 15 miles from your child’s home address. You must provide evidence of religious belief.
Your child may get free school transport if:
- they receive free school meals based upon low income
- or, you receive the highest level of working tax credit
If you receive any of the following benefits, you may also be eligible:
- Universal Credit
- Transitional Protection
- Income support
- Income-based Job Seeker’s Allowance
- The Guaranteed Element of State Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit, with an annual income of less than £16,190
- Working Tax Credit run-on
- Free school meals
Apply for free school transport
If you come off any qualifying benefit at the time of review, your child’s free school transport will end unless they qualify under the school and college policy.
If your child is not eligible for free school transport, you must ensure they can get to school safely.
When transport is granted on the grounds of low income, we will review offer at the start of each school year. We will contact you before the school year starts.
Changing address or school during the school year
If your child's address or school changes, you must reapply for school transport from your new address.
Cancellation of transport
To cancel your transport please send your details to TSG@lincolnshire.gov.uk.