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National Entitlement Card/ Concessionary Travel and Public Fund

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National Entitlement Card/ Concessionary Travel and Public Fund

Post by Djsuccess » Sat Jul 01, 2023 8:42 am

Someone on a student visa has asked me if they could get the NEC/ free bus pass for their children on student dependent visa.
I have seen a mixed answer online as to whether it will be classed as having recourse to public fund.
I will appreciate it if someone can help with some info and links where applicable.
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Re: National Entitlement Card/ Concessionary Travel and Public Fund

Post by Djsuccess » Sat Jul 01, 2023 8:54 am

The information on the Scottish government website and legislation website used terms like “every child living in Scotland” “All young people and children aged 5-21 can apply”.

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2021 ... 175_en.pdf Says All Scottish residents aged under 19.

But no clear information for those with no recourse to public fund.
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Re: National Entitlement Card/ Concessionary Travel and Public Fund

Post by sah10406 » Sat Jul 01, 2023 11:53 am

Djsuccess wrote:
Sat Jul 01, 2023 8:54 am
But no clear information for those with no recourse to public fund.
Given that it is not on the list of Public Funds, I would say that is very clear information.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... blic-funds
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