Non-State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme
The Non-State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme (NSSTAS) consists of 2 programs:
- Bus Fare Assistance Program (BFAP)
- Students With Disability (SWD) Travel Assistance Program.
Purpose
To provide financial assistance for families transporting eligible students to non-state schools in Queensland.
Administration of the scheme
The scheme is administered by the Catholic Education Queensland Limited (CEQL) under a 3-year service agreement.
The scheme guidelines were jointly established by Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ) and CEQL and accepted by the Minister for Education.
Allocation of funds
Funds are provided by the State Government to the CEQL for distribution to eligible applicants.
Duration of scheme
Ongoing
Eligibility
Bus Fare Assistance Program
Eligible students will:
- attend non-state schools outside the Brisbane City Council boundary
- pay more than a nominated weekly threshold amount in fares on an approved bus/ferry service
- meet other criteria outlined in the guidelines available on the NSSTAS website.
Students With Disability Travel Assistance Program
Eligible non-state school students:
- have a disability that necessitates transport assistance to and/or from school by motor vehicle and/or public transport
- meet other criteria outlined in the guidelines available on the NSSTAS website.
Form of assistance
Rebate to parents based on school transport expenditure to a maximum limit set out in the guidelines governing each program.