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?
Alberta Education defines an ineligible student as one who attends a non-designated school; a K-6 student who resides less than 1 km from their designated school or alternate-designated school; or a Grade 7-12 student who resides less than 2 km from their designated school or alternate-designated school.
Q. If I am a non-resident student but want to attend an EIPS school, do I have to pay the Ineligible fee?
Non-resident students attending an EIPS school will be subject to a fee. Refer to the Transportation Fee Schedule for specific rates.
Q. If I decide to sign up for busing partway through the school year, will my fees be prorated?
Unless you have moved into the attendance area, fees are not 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?
If you have a credit showing on your child’s Parent Portal account and would like to apply it towards your child’s Transportation fees, contact st@eips.ca. In the email, list each child’s first and last name, indicating you would like the credit to be moved to Transportation. The request will be completed within 24 hours Monday to Friday.
Q. How do I apply for a Payment Plan?
The Payment Plan is eligible for fees that are a minimum of $300 per individual or a combination of fees in the case of a family. The Payment Plan application can be accessed through the Parent Portal. See the Payment Plan page for further information.
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, contact our office at st@eips.ca.
(Last updated April 2023)