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Montana education programs

Montana's ESA program supports eligible students with disabilities through state-funded accounts for approved educational expenses.

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Annual funding

$5,453.85–$8,584.79

2025-2026 school year

2025–26 district amounts; administrative deductions apply. 2026–27 availability unverified.

Funding details and source

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Each program has its own application, eligibility and spending rules. An ongoing program does not mean applications are open or that funding is guaranteed. Awards are not automatically combined.

Status updates and past programs

These are not confirmed new funding opportunities. Check the status and official source before planning a purchase.

Education savings accountCurrent status needs verification

Montana Special Needs Equal Opportunity Education Savings Account Program

Montana's account program reimburses allowable educational expenses for qualifying students with disabilities.

OPI's page describes a court stay through the end of a school year, citing December 18, 2025.
The displayed notice does not establish 2026-27 legal availability; reverify before advertising applications or funding.

Official program details Checked 2026-09-06

Descriptions are summaries of official sources, not verbatim quotations or individual eligibility decisions.

Who is eligible?

Students must meet Montana disability, age, residency and enrollment rules. The official page cites a December 2025 court stay through the end of that school year; confirm current legal availability and application dates directly with OPI before relying on 2026-27 funding.

Check the full eligibility requirements

What funding can you receive?

2025-2026 school year

Montana OPI's published 2025–26 district table lists annual student amounts from $5,453.85 to $8,584.79, depending on district and grade grouping. OPI states that final funding is adjusted for a 5% administrative fee. These are historical published amounts, not a confirmed 2026–27 award. OPI's December 18, 2025 court update allowed the program to continue and reimbursements to be processed through June 30, 2026 while an appeal proceeded. Funding authority and availability for 2026–27 were not verified in the official sources reviewed on September 6, 2026; families should confirm the current position with OPI.

Official funding source

Funding checked September 6, 2026

How to get started

Start with the official program
Check eligibility, application dates, and award conditions before making your plans.
Find an option that fits your child
Browse providers and compare their curriculum, services, and learning options.
Confirm your purchase and payment
Ask the program and the business whether your selected expense and payment method qualify for your scholarship.
Keep the records your program needs
Follow the program's documentation and renewal requirements, and keep receipts for approved expenses.

What the account can cover

Private school tuition and fees
Curriculum and instructional materials
Tutoring
Educational therapies
Other allowable reimbursements

Coverage depends on your scholarship and the specific expense. Check the current program rules before you spend.

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Compare programs and pathways

Each program has its own application, eligibility and spending rules. An ongoing program does not mean applications are open or that funding is guaranteed. Awards are not automatically combined.

Status updates and past programs

These are not confirmed new funding opportunities. Check the status and official source before planning a purchase.

Education savings accountCurrent status needs verification

Montana Special Needs Equal Opportunity Education Savings Account Program

Montana's account program reimburses allowable educational expenses for qualifying students with disabilities.

OPI's page describes a court stay through the end of a school year, citing December 18, 2025.
The displayed notice does not establish 2026-27 legal availability; reverify before advertising applications or funding.

Official program details Checked 2026-09-06

Descriptions are summaries of official sources, not verbatim quotations or individual eligibility decisions.

Who is eligible?

Check the full eligibility requirements

What funding can you receive?

2025-2026 school year

Official funding source

Funding checked September 6, 2026

How to get started

Start with the official program

Check eligibility, application dates, and award conditions before making your plans.

Find an option that fits your child

Browse providers and compare their curriculum, services, and learning options.

Confirm your purchase and payment

Ask the program and the business whether your selected expense and payment method qualify for your scholarship.

Keep the records your program needs

Follow the program's documentation and renewal requirements, and keep receipts for approved expenses.