Parents and guardians with a combined household income of $16,000 or less can now apply for the Transport Assistance for Students for the 2023 Academic Year.
The Ministry says they have piloted an optional online transport assistance application process for students in Years 10 to 13, where parents/guardians can register and apply for transport assistance using a new online Parent/Guardian portal.
They say this is in line with the Ministry’s modernization strategy and the increasing use of online platforms.
They add that the online Parent/Guardian portal will offer a more streamlined application process for families and schools while providing improved communication to parents/guardians on the status of their children’s transport applications.
The online Parent/Guardian portal can be found at studentparentsportal.edu.gov.fj.
The Ministry says instructions for applying online, as well as information on the required documents that need to accompany the application form, can be found on the portal.
They say the Ministry is aware that some families with students in Years 10 to 13 will not have internet access and/or email addresses to register and apply online, so therefore, it will still be possible for these families to submit a paper application for transport assistance.
The Ministry confirms that parents/guardians of students in Years 1 to 9 for the 2023 Academic Year are required to only submit paper applications for transport assistance to schools.
They say the online transport application process will be offered to students in Years 1 to 9 at a later stage.
The Ministry is urging parents/guardians to ensure that they submit an online application or paper Transport Application to their child’s school with all required supporting documentation by next Monday.
