Financial relief for parents: apply now for student transport reimbursement 2026-2027
Parents of children in special or practical education may qualify for transport cost reimbursement if their school is over six kilometres away. Applications for the 2026-2027 school year close on 1 June 2026, with amounts varying by distance, transport mode, and income.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Students in (special) primary, secondary special, or practical education |
| Minimum distance | 6 kilometres from home to school |
| Application deadline | 1 June 2026 |
| Factors affecting reimbursement | Distance, transport mode, parents' income |
| Special arrangement | Daily transport Nes-Holwerd (Ameland) for senior secondary students |
| Application link | Ameland.nl |
The municipality of Ameland administers student transport reimbursements as part of its commitment to accessible education. This scheme ensures that families, particularly those with children requiring special education, receive financial support for necessary travel costs.
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Apply for reimbursement of student transport for the 2026-2027 school year
Does your child attend a school for (special) primary education and is the primary school at least six kilometres from your home? Or does your child attend a school for secondary special education or practical education and is this school at least six kilometres from your home? Then you may be eligible for reimbursement of transport costs. This also applies to parents of disabled students in primary and secondary education. You can apply for reimbursement of transport costs for the 2026-2027 school year up to and including 1 June 2026.
The amount of the transport reimbursement depends on the distance to the school, the mode of transport and the parents' income. The nearest accessible school for the student is taken into account.
The contribution for daily transport Nes-Holwerd (round trip arrangement Ameland) for students in years 4 or 5 of senior general secondary education and years 4, 5 or 6 of pre-university education can be applied for at the start of the 2026-2027 school year.