Transport for 16-19 Year Old Students (Years 12 and 13)
College Transport 2010/2011
Students who live in the city of Leicester, who will be aged between 16 and 19 on the 1st September 2010 and who will still be in full-time education at school or further education college for a minimum of 16 hours per week.
To be entitled, the basic rule is that you must live over three miles from the college, as measured by the shortest walking distance. (A guide to the distance can be found by using a web based mapping system and measuring by post code, choosing the walking option.)
If you are studying at a college based outside the city, then the course(s) you are studying should not be available at a city college.
You should NOT apply if:
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You will be aged 19 or over on the 1st September 2010.
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You are intending to take a higher education course - contact the Awards and Grants service.
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The distance to the college is further than 20 miles.
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You will be attending Leicester College, Loughborough College, Brooksby Melton College, Stephenson College or South Leicestershire College. These Colleges deal with transport directly and you should fill in a separate application form available from the college.
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You are a County resident.
How and When do I apply?
To apply for a 'School Transport' you will need to apply after 18th May 2010 and complete the online/downloadable application form available at this time.
To be sure of having your transport available from the start of the autumn term, YOU MUST APPLY BEFORE 15th JULY 2010 (AFTER 17th May 2010).
To apply online for 2010-2011 transport assistance please click on the link below or scroll to the bottom of the page for the printable application, to be completed by hand:
Apply Online for 'Transport Assistance for 16 -19 Year Old Students' Application Form
You must apply for each year of your post 16 education, even if you are already receiving transport assistance.
What happens if I apply late?
Applications received after 15th July 2010 will be treated as late and there is no guarantee that bus passes will be issued before the start of the autumn term.
Forms received late, particularly in August/September, could mean up to an 8 week delay for bus passes to be issued. If this happens, you should be prepared to arrange and pay for your own transport initially. There is no refund of fares paid or expenses incurred while waiting.
Is there a charge?
Yes, the charge for Leicester residents for the 2010/11 academic year is £160.00. .
Please note that any outstanding school transport debts must be cleared before consideration can be given to this application. if you start your course after Christmas, the charge will be reduced.
How do I pay the charge?
The City Council Education Department will notify you with the options for the payment and collection of your bus pass. The charge must be paid before issue of the bus pass; Do not send payment with your application.
What sort of transport will I get if I am entitled?
If you are entitled, you will generally be provided with a bus pass.
You will have the option of choosing from an Arriva bus pass or First bus pass, which allows unlimited use on either Arriva or First busses. If you need to use both bus companies, or another bus company, you will need to apply for a Local Authority pass.
You will need to seal a recent passport sized photograph into the pass to make it valid. Do NOT send photographs to the office.
What if I am not entitled?
Once we have your application, we will determine whether or not you are entitled to assisted transport. If you are not entitled, we will send you a letter explaining why.
What if I decided later not to continue my education?
If, having received your travel pass, you decided not to continue your education, please write to us enclosing the bus pass. We will then send you an appropriate refund. Please note that a refund can only be made if we receive the pass back and the refund will be made payable by cheque, to the student unless requested otherwise.
Is there any exemption from payment of the charge?
Yes, the Council offers certain exemptions. You will not have to pay if:
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You orrs certain exemptions. You will not have to pay if:
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You or your parent/guardian is in receipt of INCOME SUPPORT or INCOME BASED JOB SEEKER’S ALLOWANCE. Please note that entitlement to any other benefits, eg. Contributed-based jobseeker’s Allowance, Family Credit, Tax Credit etc. does NOT give exemption from the charge.
To prove that your family is in receipt of INCOME SUPPORT send photocopies of a recent letter of entitlement from the Benefits Agency.
If your family is in receipt of INCOME BASED JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE, you will need a photocopy of a recent letter of entitlement (clearly stating "income based") from the Benefits Agency. Please note that no other forms of proof are acceptable.
Copies of letters must be recent, i.e. Sent to you within the last 40 days. You must send your proof with this form.
Where do I send the form?
The School Transport Section
Leicester City Council,
Marlborough House,
38 Welford Road,
Leicester LE2 7AA.
The form should reach us by no later than 15th July 2010 to guarantee the bus pass can be issued for the start of the September term.
If you wish to confirm the receipt of your application form, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope.
What if I need more advice?
For general advice, please telephone the School Transport Team on 0116 252 7802
What other information is available?
