Financial Aid

Use financial aid to help pay for tuition, fees, books, supplies, housing and a meal plan.

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Welcome to the UAF Financial Aid Office

Whether you’re a prospective student or a seasoned graduate student, we have resources to help you navigate financial aid.

Financing college is a big step, but at UAF, you’re never alone in the process. UAF's financial aid team is here to guide you every step of the way as you explore options like scholarships, grants and loans to make your education affordable. With the right resources and support, we’ll ensure you’re set up for success.

 

How Much

Does It Cost to Attend?

For full-time enrollment in 2025-26 (including 15 credits of tuition and fees, on-campus housing and meal plan):

  • The average Alaska resident has an estimated cost of $12,205 per semester
  • The average non-resident has an estimated cost of $21,205 per semester
  • Active military students receive additional tuition discounts and military-affiliated students pay resident tuition rates
  • Residents of qualifying states in the western U.S. may be able to reduce their tuition costs by nearly 40% with the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Rate

Visit our Tuition & Costs page for a clear breakdown of expenses and ways to plan your budget.

See Estimated Costs
 

Where to Begin

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Apply for Aid

The FAFSA is important because it opens the door to a wide range of financial assistance, and it's usually required by most colleges and universities before they can award you any kind of financial aid.

Learn How to Apply
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Read Your Offer

You can view your award offer at any time and check requirements on your UAOnline account. Scholarships and other sources of financial aid may be added to your award offer throughout the year.

Understand Your Offer
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Build Financial Literacy

UAF partners with ECMC Learning to offer free financial literacy resources. Register for an account to discover financial literacy courses and tools for budgeting, improving credit, and planning your financial aid.

Register for ECMC Learning

 

 

Meet Lorena Smith

Current Nanook


“After high school, I sought opportunities that would keep me close to home, but UAF gave me an opportunity that I could not pass up: a free education. Thanks to scholarships like the Nanook Pledge and work-study opportunities, I can solely focus on my studies without the financial stressors associated with it. Even if I get the chance to attend another school, UAF will always be my #1 choice."

— Lorena Smith, UAF Student


 

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