Montana Homeschool High School Guide

Parent-issued diploma or certificate of completion recognized. No state homeschool diploma. GED/HiSET available as an alternative credential.

Parent-created. No state template.

Montana University System institutions accept homeschool applicants. Requirements typically include ACT/SAT scores and parent-prepared transcripts.

Program

One-Two-Free Dual Enrollment Program (Montana University System)

Eligibility

Montana homeschool students; enroll via resident school district

How to enroll

Contact individual institution or enroll via resident school district

Cost

First 2 courses (up to 6 credits) tuition free; additional courses at 50% of two-year resident tuition

MCA 20-5-101(8); MCA 20-7-1506 (Montana Digital Academy/dual enrollment)

MCA 20-5-112 (Participation in extracurricular activities)

What's covered

Sports and Other activities

Eligibility

Must meet 20-5-109 requirements and same participation/eligibility standards as full-time students

MCA 20-5-112

Montana offers 2 different ways to homeschool. High school options like dual enrollment and sports access may vary by pathway.

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  Home School Under MCA 20-5-109 : You notify your county superintendent annually before the school year starts, teach seven required subjects, and provide 180 days of instruction (720 hours for grades 1-3, 1,080 hours for grades 4-12). No testing required, and while attendance records must be maintained, they are rarely inspected in practice.
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  Non-Public (Private) School : You operate as a non-public (private) school, filing an annual report with the county superintendent. Montana private schools are relatively unregulated — same subject and instructional time requirements apply, but with less individual oversight. Some families form small group schools or co-ops under this pathway.

Our wizard helps you choose the right one. Compare all pathways for Montana