Financial Aid

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

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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

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

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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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Meet Lorena Smith

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鈥 Lorena Smith, 黑料不打烊 Student


 

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