School Transport Assistance Scheme

The Queensland Government understands that education is essential for Queensland's development. Due to this, education facilities are provided throughout the state.

It is the responsibility of parents to make suitable travel arrangements for their children to attend school. For many years the state government has provided assistance with school transport costs for eligible students in certain circumstances. This assistance is provided under the School Transport Assistance Scheme (STAS), which recognises the needs of students in areas with limited student populations where facilities cannot be justified. It is in these areas that school transport assistance is provided to enable students to attend education facilities.

The policy of the School Transport Assistance Scheme is contained in the following documents available for download:

• The School Transport Assistance Scheme (PDF, 3.19 MB) 
• The School Transport Assistance Scheme—operator payments (PDF, 508 KB)

More information on the School Transport Assistance Scheme as well as application forms can be found on the TransLink website.

Information relating to the School Transport Assistance Scheme is also contained in school transport information statements.

The following programs are also funded by the state government and provide assistance with school transport costs for eligible students:

• The School Transport Assistance Program for Students with Disabilities – this program is administered by the Department of Education and Training
• The Non State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme – this scheme is administered by the Queensland Catholic Education Commission on behalf of all non-state schools in Queensland. Further details are available at www.schooltransport.com.au.