Mont. Code Ann. § 20-32-103

As a condition of participation in the network, the Montana university system and community colleges shall collect from appropriate discretionary funds in a manner approved by the board of regents an amount not to exceed $5 for each full-time equivalent student enrolled in the units or colleges. The funds collected must be deposited with the commissioner of higher education for the purposes of 20-32-102 (4). The commissioner of higher education shall pay the department of administration the commissioner's share of the network costs.