Traffic Education

Traffic education strives to provide teen drivers with a foundation that will instill safety, caution and a basic understanding of the laws that govern driving. Traffic Education is not a school requirement; however, it is a requirement of the Montana Motor Vehicle Division for students who intend to obtain a driver's license prior to reaching the age of 16.
- Class Information
- Available Classes
- Class Waitlist
- Payment Information
- Cancelling & Refund Policy
- Registration Requirements - NO EXCEPTIONS
- Helpful Links
- FAQs
Class Information
Students must be at least 14 1/2 years old by the class start date and under the age of 19 to enroll.
Classes consist of at least 60 hours of structured in-person learning experiences scheduled over no less than 25 student contact days for each student including no fewer than six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction. Students need to complete all assignments and finish the classroom portion with an 80 percent average to meet state standards. Classroom location will be announced at the Mandatory Student/Parent Meeting. See individual class details for information on the time and date of this meeting. Students may not miss more than 3 classes to pass the course.
Students missing more than 3 classes will be dropped without a refund.
Available Classes
Big Sky
Big Sky
Days: M - F
Time: 6:30am - 8:00am
Big Sky
Days: M - F
Time: 6:30am - 8:00am
Big Sky
Days: M - F
Time: 6:30 am - 8:11 am
Hellgate
Hellgate
Days: M - TH
Time: 6:30am - 7:15 am
Hellgate
Days: M - F
Time: 7:00am - 8:30am
Hellgate
Days: M - F
Time: 7:00am - 8:30am
Hellgate
Days: M - F
Time: 6:30am - 8:00am
Sentinel
Sentinel
Days: M - Th
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Sentinel
Days: M-TH
Time: 4:00pm - 5:30 pm
Class registration has opened!
You will need to pay for your class first! This will send you the confirmation notice and a link to verify you and your student's information.
Helpful links:
- Instructions on how to purchase a traffic education class.
- Instructions on how to print traffic education documents.
MANDATORY PARENT MEETING: The parent meeting at the beginning of every course is a state requirement and cannot be missed. (It does not matter if this is your first driver or your 4th) If you cannot attend the meeting, please register for a different class.
Class Waitlist
Waitlist Information
Once all class sections are full, the registration system will automatically generate a waitlist. To join a waitlist, select “Waitlist” from the dropdown menu within the School Store during the registration process. You will receive a confirmation email once you have been added to the waitlist.
A non-refundable $10 payment is required to join the waitlist. If you are later enrolled in a class, this amount will be applied toward your full course fee.
Please note: All waitlists will be cleared once the class has begun.
Payment Information
Course Fee & Registration Information
The course fee is $355, and payment is required at the time of registration. Enrollment is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and classes tend to fill quickly.
Recommended Payment Method: Online via MCPS Infinite Campus
We strongly recommend registering and submitting payment through the MCPS Infinite Campus Parent Portal. To ensure a smooth registration process, we encourage families to create a Parent and Student profile in Infinite Campus prior to the registration opening.
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If you do not yet have an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account, please contact your student’s high school office for assistance.
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If your student is not enrolled in an MCPS high school, please email trafficeducation@mcpsmt.org for further instructions.
Payments can be made by credit/debit card (subject to a 3.9% processing fee) or check.
Other Payment Options
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In Person:
MCPS Administration Building A
909 South Ave. West, Missoula, MT
Accepted payment methods: Credit/debit cards (3.9% processing fee) and checks made payable to MCPS. -
By Phone:
Call the MCPS Administration Building at (406) 728-2400, ext. 1030
Credit and debit cards only (3.9% processing fee).
Please note: Phone payment may not be available on the first day of registration.
Important Tip: For the best experience when submitting online payments, please use a laptop or desktop computer and clear your browser’s cache and cookies beforehand.
Cancelling & Refund Policy
- Cancelations must be made by calling the MCPS Administration Building and speaking with the registration staff: 406-728-2400 x1030
- Cancelation requests made via email, voice mail or any means other than speaking with the registration staff will not be accepted.
- A cancelation confirmation will be emailed within 24 hours of the cancelation. If this is not received, call the MCPS Administration Building to verify the cancelation was processed to ensure the refund/credit has been issued.
- Refund Policy:
- If canceled 96 hours prior to the class start time, a full refund of class fees will be received.
- If canceled within 96 hours of the class start time, a 75% refund of class fees will be received.
There is no refund available after the class has started or for failure to attend the first class session with the required documentation.
Registration Requirements - NO EXCEPTIONS
Student/Parent Meeting - REQUIRED
A Parent or Legal Guardian as well as every enrolled student is required to attend the scheduled parent/student meeting and must bring the original documents listed below. There are no exceptions for this requirement. See individual class details for information on the time and date of this meeting. Your instructor will reach out via email/text with the mandatory parent meeting date details 5-days prior to the first class date.
The following original documentation must be brought to the Parent-Student Meeting:
- Student Birth Certificate
- Student Social Security Card
- Parent or Guardian's Valid Driver's License or State-Issued ID
Helpful Links
FAQs
- If my student is unable to attend the class we registered for, will we receive a refund?
- Is there any financial discounts or assistance available to pay the $355 tuition?
- How many days can my student miss and still pass?
- My student has completed the Traffic Education class. How does my student obtain a driver's license?
If my student is unable to attend the class we registered for, will we receive a refund?
Is there any financial discounts or assistance available to pay the $355 tuition?
How many days can my student miss and still pass?
My student has completed the Traffic Education class. How does my student obtain a driver's license?
The Montana Motor Vehicle Division requires students to call or schedule an appointment to apply for the Montana Driver's License. Call 1-866-450-8034 or click here to schedule an appointment. At the time of the appointment, students will need to bring the following:
- Original birth certificate
- Original social security card
- Proof of residency (report card, cancelled mail, etc.)
- Driver's log (must have 50 hours of practice driving, 10 hours at night)
- Learner's Permit (If lost, the instructor cannot re-issue. Students will have to request a duplicate through the Motor Vehicle Division for a fee of $15.)
- Current car registration
- Proof of valid auto liability insurance
- Money
