South Australian students may be able to get transport concessions or allowances.
Public transport concessions
Who can get it
Accompanied children under 5 years of age travel free at all times on public transport.
Students are entitled to concession rates on public transport but must carry approved student identification cards. Student ID cards can be arranged through your school or tertiary education institution.
Students with disabilities may be eligible to travel free on public transport, such as with a mobility pass or vision impairment travel pass.
How to apply
Use the public transport concession tool to check if you're eligible and find out how to apply.
Questions
Call Adelaide Metro for more information.
Phone: 1300 311 108
Student travelling allowance
Who can get it
Primary and secondary school students living 5 kilometres or more from the nearest Government school or Department for Education-provided school bus service can apply for a travelling allowance.
How to apply
Lodge the application for student travelling allowance (PDF 171KB) with the school.
When you receive notification from the Department for Education that your application has been approved, you will need to complete a claim for payment for student travelling allowance form (PDF 229KB).
Questions
For questions about the student travelling allowance call the Department for Education.
Phone: 8226 2406
Tertiary education fares allowance
Who can get it
Tertiary students living away from home to study may be eligible – find details on who can get a higher education fares allowance.
How to apply
Eligible students can claim higher education fares allowances for pre-booked travel or as a reimbursement.
State Education Allowance
The State Education Allowance is available to geographically isolated parents with children at secondary level who board away from home to attend school. The allowance assists with travel, boarding and other expenses associated with the education of their children. Four payments are made each year at the end of each school term.
Who can get it
To be eligible for the State Education Allowance parents must have been approved by Centrelink to receive the Assistance for Isolated Children allowance.
How to apply
Submit a state education allowance claim form (PDF 183KB) to the Department for Education address specified on the form.
Questions
For questions about the State Education Allowance call the Department for Education.
Phone: 8226 2406
