Free Bus Passes

FREE BUS PASSES * for qualifying students

Take advantage of amazing facilities, the best tutors, great success rates and a FREE bus pass for 16-18 year olds studying at Stourbridge and James Watt Colleges. 

The pass will give you unlimited bus travel across the West Midlands, which you can use not only to get to college but also to visit your friends at weekends and much more. All our sites are on major bus routes so there's no excuse to be late or miss a class.

Passes are awarded termly.

You must be 16-18 years old, and studying a full time course to qualify for your first pass.
The College will renew your pass if you maintain a good attendance record*.
Your pass  can be claimed after enrolment when you start your course.
* We will tell you when you enrol what the minimum attendance requirement is.

Additional Support

If you are aged 16 years and over studying at any of our other sites you can apply to the College’s Discretionary Bursary Fund for assistance with a number of course-related expenses including travel, equipment and the costs of studying in general. The level of support will depend on your individual circumstances.

* Eligibility for the Discretionary Bursary required