Prepare for and take the GED (General Education Development) exam. You must enroll at a state certified GED testing center in order to take the exam. No correspondence courses can offer a Montana GED. Local high schools and community colleges in Montana can give you information on where to study for the GED, and online programs can offer instruction. You can also find the GED curriculum of study in the library or at a book store.
Apply to the "Jobs for Montana's Graduates" program, which is designed for those who have left high school without a degree. They work with candidates and help attain a diploma or GED, in addition to job placement after graduation.
Learn through homeschooling. Montana permits homeschooling; however, the degree offered is generally the GED. If there is a concern about entering college with a GED as opposed to a high school diploma, contact the college to determine its entry requirements.
Attend a vocational school. Montana has numerous work-related programs in conjunction with auto mechanical schools that prepare students for graduation with a vocational degree. They also offer job assistance after graduation.
Apply for the public sector program known as the Montana Workforce Investment Act. Designed for non-graduates who are 14 to 21 years of age, a goal of this program is to help those who did not finish high school get a diploma.