The NSSTAS Reference Committee met this week to discuss financial assistance for families transporting students to non-state schools.

The committee endorsed a proposal that the weekly threshold families pay before the Bus Fare Assistance Program rebate is provided to be set for Semester 2 as follows:

* Standard $30 (up from $25 in Semester 1 2020)

* Concession $25 (up from $20 in Semester 1 2020)

Schools may wish to update any promotional materials that refer to the threshold.

Applications for the NSSTAS open in May for Semester 1, and October for Semester 2.

Further information about the Scheme is available on the NSSTAS website.