How much is Montana's school voucher worth?

Montana's Innovative Educational Program provides up to $2,500 per student per year. The program is income-based.

Income-Based Program

Do I Qualify for Montana's School Voucher?

Q: Do I qualify for Montana's school voucher program?

Innovative Educational Program is income-based with a limit of approximately $78,390/year for a family of 4. Benefit: up to $2,500/student/year. Montana's Innovative Educational Program provides a smaller benefit ($2,500/yr per student) than most other state programs. Eligibility is limited to families earning below 300% of the federal poverty level. The program is administered by the Office of Public Instruction. Montana also has a parallel tax credit scholarship program through approved Student Scholarship Organizations (SSOs).

Q: How do I apply for Montana's school voucher?

Apply at https://opi.mt.gov/. Montana's Innovative Educational Program provides a smaller benefit ($2,500/yr per student) than most other state programs. Eligibility is limited to families earning below 300% of the federal poverty level. The program is administered by the Office of Public Instruction. Montana also has a parallel tax credit scholarship program through approved Student Scholarship Organizations (SSOs).

2026 eligibility, income limits, and how to apply

Innovative Educational Program is income-based. A family of 4 earning under $78,390/year likely qualifies for up to $2,500/student/year.

Max Benefit

$2,500

per student / year

Eligibility

Income-Based

See limits below

Grades

K–12

covered

Program Launch

2023

Innovative Educational

Check Your Eligibility

Enter your household size and income to check against Montana's 2026 limit.

Number of school-age children (K–12)

Annual household income ($)

Gross income before taxes. Income limit shown is for a family of 4; limits scale with household size.

Montana Voucher Income Limits — 2026

Approximate limits by household size. Exact limits set by the state program.

Household size	Annual income limit (est.)
1 person	~$37,900/year
2 people	~$51,400/year
3 people	~$64,900/year
4 people (reference)	~$78,400/year
5 people	~$90,500/year
6 people	~$103,900/year
7 people	~$117,400/year
8+ people	~$130,900/year

Estimates based on Montana program income limit scaled by federal poverty level ratios. Check the official program for exact thresholds.

How to Apply for Montana's Program

Program: Innovative Educational Program

Deadline: Annual application cycle

Montana's Innovative Educational Program provides a smaller benefit ($2,500/yr per student) than most other state programs. Eligibility is limited to families earning below 300% of the federal poverty level. The program is administered by the Office of Public Instruction. Montana also has a parallel tax credit scholarship program through approved Student Scholarship Organizations (SSOs).

Confirm your school is approved

Private schools must be accredited and registered with the state program to accept voucher or ESA students. Contact the school directly or check the program's approved school list.

Gather documents

Typically: child's birth certificate, proof of state residency, income documentation (recent tax return or pay stubs), and current school enrollment records.

Apply before the window closes

Annual application cycle. Programs with fixed windows often have waitlists. Apply on the first day the portal opens.

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