The School Year 2026-2027 application is available on both the Hawaii State Department of Education (Department) Eligibility & Applying website and the School Bus Transportation (SBT) Resources page.
Applications can also be accessed and submitted online by families starting on July 13, 2026. Payments must be EXACT cash, cashiers check, Money order, or EZSCHOOLPAY (Online application). NO Personal or business checks will be accepted.
Online application: Bus Application link here (etrition)
All school bus applications for paid and free-qualified student riders must be submitted, reviewed, and approved on a quarterly basis per the schedule provided below.
Quarter 1: July 13, 2026 - August 7, 2026
Quarter 2: September 14, 2026 - October 12, 2026
Quarter 3: December 7, 2026 - January 8, 2026
Quarter 4: February 22, 2026 - March 22, 2027
Only quarterly bus passes (Round-trip or one-way) will be available for purchase.
$72.00 round-trip (AM and PM)
$36.00 one-way (AM only or PM only)
FINDING YOUR BUS STOP
Parents/ guardians can find bus stop information online at Info Finder i
LOST BUS PASS
There is a $5 fee for lost, stolen, or damaged bus passes.