transportation SCHOLARSHIPS

Eligible schools are those that meet the 50% or greater “Socioeconomically Disadvantaged” subgroup on the California School Dashboard. While we aim to support all eligible schools, grant funding for transportation varies annually and is not always guaranteed. 

RECIPIENT GUIDELINES

1. Apply: Request a transportation scholarship in your trip request form. Find out more about the trip request process.

2. Book Your Transportation ASAP!

• Schedule both classes on the same day (morning and afternoon).
• Use your district school buses when possible. Know your district’s policies and transportation request process. Other affordable options are Michael’s Transportation and First Student (ask for the 10% OSO non-profit discount).

3. Reimbursement Process: 

• Buses must be billed/invoiced to your school, district, or Parent/Teacher Organization. Please do not bill OSO directly. 
• Within two weeks after your trip, complete the Transportation Scholarship Claim Form and upload your final invoice(s) into this form. Be sure to include clear payment instructions, the organization to be reimbursed, and a mailing address.
• Scholarship awards are processed within two weeks of a completed reimbursement request.