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How do I get out-of-state car insurance if I'm a college student?

I'm attending college at the University of Idaho in the fall, and I live in Montana. I'm taking my car with me, but I'm not sure if I need to change my car insurance policy—I'm still living in Montana, so is there any way I can keep my out-of-state car insurance?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“Congratulations on starting college! Luckily for you,
Idaho
allows non-resident college students to keep out-of-state car insurance.
As long as you’re enrolled at a college or university, your
Montana car insurance
is perfectly fine.
If you graduate or decide to stay in Idaho following your graduation, though, you will have to get an Idaho car insurance policy.
If you do need to shop for car insurance in Idaho, one of the best ways to do that is with
Jerry
—we’ll get you multiple customized quotes from different providers so that you can simply choose the one that works best for you. Then, when you find one you like, we’ll help with the paperwork and phone calls so you can get back to hitting the books!
Congrats again on starting college, and best of luck with your studies!”
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