Rural Montana Saves
In Rural Montana Saves each participant will join a local credit union and open a special savings account. Every dollar a participant saves is matched with three dollars. A participant can save up to $500 and earn $1,500 in matched funds which can be used toward reaching college, job training or self employment goals. That means a participant will be able to save up to $2,000 to pay for tuition, books, supplies, or other education or training related costs.
Some participants may also qualify for Supportive Service funds which may be used to assist with costs for items that are needed for a participant to be successful in school and the workforce.
Who qualifies for RMS?
- Individuals with low to moderate incomes. To see if your income is within the range please check the chart.
- Residents of a rural county. To see if you live in a rural county please check the map below.
- Individuals who are not currently receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistance.
- Adults over the age of 18 who have a minor child living with them at home or anyone age 16-18 or anyone up to age 19 if still in high school.
For more information, read through the frequently asked questions or call REO at 1-800-546-1140. If you would like to apply for Rural Montana Saves, please complete and send an application to REO.
Rural Montana Saves (RMS) Qualifying County Map
