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Montana ESA for families

Montana's Education Savings Account is for students with special needs under IDEA. A court case affects the program, so check its status with OPI.

Checked against the program's own sources on Oct 14, 2026. Each fact links to its source.

How much does Montana ESA pay?

  • The amount varies by school district, from the state's ANB funding formula, less 5% for administration.1

Who qualifies for Montana ESA?

  • Students identified with special needs under IDEA, aged 5 to 19 on September 10, who were counted for school district funding the previous year or meet the other enrollment criteria.1

What can Montana ESA pay for?

  • Allowable educational resources for the student, from OPI's list of allowable and unallowable expenses.1

When can you apply for Montana ESA?

  • Applications open twice a year: May 1 to June 1 and November 1 to December 1.1
  • A court has granted a full stay through the end of the school year in Montana Quality Education Coalition v. State of Montana, so the program continues for now.1

How do you apply for Montana ESA?

Families apply through the program itself, not through ChoicePaid.

Montana ESA program page

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Sources

  1. 1. Education Savings Account program page, opi.mt.gov, checked Oct 14, 2026

ChoicePaid isn't affiliated with Montana ESA or its administrator. This page is a summary, not legal or tax advice.