Transportation Fee FAQs

Q. What is a designated school?
All students have a designated school determined by boundary areas set by the Board of Trustees. Students are directed to attend their designated school. Designated schools offer regular programming and are not schools of choice. Designated schools are usually, but not always, the closest school to the residence of the student that offers regular programming.

Q. How do I pay my fees and when are they due?
Fees are due by June 30 of the school year prior to the year for which you require transportation services. They can be paid through our secure online payment page using VISA, Mastercard or direct debit (when available from your financial institution). Cheques are not an accepted method of payment.

For fees paid after June 30, busing accommodation will depend on availability.

Q. What is an ineligible student?
A K-6 student who resides less than 1 km from the school attending; or a Grade 7-12 student who resides less than 2 km from the school attending.

Q. What is an eligible student?
A K-6 student who resides more than 1 km from the school attending; or a Grade 7-12 student who resides more than 2 km from the school attending.

Q. If I am a non-resident student but want to attend an EIPS school, do I have to pay the Ineligible fee?
Transportation fees for non-resident student attending EIPS school will be determined based on the distance eligibility criteria from the pick up and drop off location.

Q. If I decide to sign up for busing partway through the school year, will my fees be prorated?
If you have moved into the attendance area, fees will be prorated for busing service that begins partway through the year.

Q. I have a school credit showing on my child’s Parent Portal account. Can I apply it to my Transportation fees?
Parent Portal allows parents to transfer credits between children or between sites (School to Transportation, and vice versa). If you have a credit on your account and would like to transfer it, please follow the link Transferring Credits

Q. How do I apply for a Payment Plan?
A Payment Plan application can be accessed through the Parent Portal. See the Payment Plan page for further information.

*Note: Minimum fee amount of $300 per family is required

Q. I want to apply for a fee waiver. How do I know if I am eligible?
Students attending a non-designated school will not be eligible for a fee waiver. If the student meets the distance eligible requirement, they may be eligible for a fee waiver.
Learn more about the fee waiver process

For questions specific to your child's busing or regarding anything that's not addressed above, please contact our office via Online Service Desk.

(Last updated September 2024)