School Transport Subsidy

You are eligible for School Transport Subsidy if you attend an upper secondary school or pursue basic vocational education or equivalent folk high school studies. The distance between your home and school must be at least 10 kilometres and your monthly travel expenses over EUR 54.

You will have to pay at least EUR 43 per month out of your own pocket. Depending on the mode of transportation, Kela will pay the subsidy to the transport operator (Matkahuolto or VR), to your school, or to yourself.