Travel Expenses
Travel Funding Overview
Glasgow Kelvin College supports eligible full and part-time Further Education students with travel costs:
- Under 22? You get free bus travel with a National Entitlement Card (NEC).
- 22 or over? You may be eligible for a travel allowance if you live more than 2 miles from college.
- 60 or over? You get free bus travel (NEC).
- Have a disability? You might get a free bus pass (NEC) or help through the Additional Support Needs for Learning Allowance (ASLNA). See Accessible Travel Support.
Funding for Universal Credit Claimants
Free Bus Travel for Under 22s
If you’re under 22 and live in Scotland, you can travel for free on buses with a National Entitlement Card (NEC).
- Apply online for your NEC.
- If free bus travel is suitable, we won’t pay extra travel costs.
- If buses aren’t practical (e.g., long journey times or no nearby routes), you may qualify for a travel allowance for other transport.
Apply for Your NEC: Apply online.
Travel Funding Details
You could get the travel support below to help with your studies. Funding amounts depend on household income unless otherwise noted.
|
Travel Type |
What We Cover |
|
Bus |
Cheapest reasonable option (e.g., FirstWeek Student ticket). |
|
Train |
Covered if bus isn’t practical – explain why in your application. |
|
No Public Transport |
22p per mile. |
|
Via Childcare Provider |
If route via childcare provider exceeds 2 miles. |
|
Placement Travel |
Travel to/from mandatory placement on required days. |
|
Term Travel (Home) |
Travel to/from term-time address at start/end of term and college holidays. |
Accessible Travel Support
Free Bus Pass (Disability)
You may get a free bus pass if you receive:
- Adult Disability Payment (ADP)
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
Apply through Transport Scotland.
Additional Support Needs for Learning Allowance (ASNLA)
If you can’t use public transport due to a disability, ASNLA may help cover extra travel costs like taxis.
- Not means-tested.
- Can top up mobility benefits (e.g., ADP, PIP, DLA, or Motability Scheme).
- Requires medical evidence and proof of mobility benefit.
Include your travel needs in your bursary or fee waiver application, or email the Student Funding team.
Plan Your Journey
Use these tools to plan your route or check costs:
- First Bus Journey Planner
- ScotRail Journey Planner
- Student life with First Bus
- Scotrail Find the Right Ticket
Getting to Our Campuses:
- Springburn Campus
- East End Campus
- Easterhouse Campus
How to Apply
- Full-time students: Apply through the Bursary/EMA application. We’ll automatically assess your travel eligibility if you live over 2 miles away and are 22 or older.
- Part-time students: Apply through the part-time fee waiver form.
Questions?
Contact finance@glasgowkelvin.ac.uk.