Alaska Education Grant
Offered by Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education · Free to apply
Need is the whole test for this Alaska grant, which pays $500 to $4,000 a year to residents enrolled at least half time at a qualifying Alaska school. The FAFSA is the only application; the state ranks eligible filers by need and pays them in that order until the appropriation is gone. That makes the June 30 date an outer limit rather than a target, because awarding stops whenever the money runs out, so the real move is filing the FAFSA the week it opens on October 1. Carrying 15 credits a term earns the largest award, and $16,000 is the lifetime cap. It stacks with the Alaska Performance Scholarship rather than replacing it.
How hard is the Alaska Education Grant to win?
This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives.
- Estimated odds
- qualifying students generally receive it
- Paperwork
- ~1 hr to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to Alaska residents
How Solyo estimates this: State programs that allocate by published formula are modelled on qualification and filing, not on competition, because there is no selection committee choosing between applicants. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the Alaska Education Grant?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Alaska
- Open to high school seniors and current college students
- Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card)
- Limited funds awarded to the neediest early filers until exhausted; file the FAFSA as early as possible
- Usable only at qualifying Alaska institutions, enrolled at least half time
What the application takes
No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is June 30, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around June 30 each year. Applications open when the FAFSA opens on October 1. Awarding stops when the money runs out, so file the FAFSA as close to October 1 as possible instead of aiming at June 30.
- FAFSA opens
- October 1, 2026
- Awards made until funds are exhausted
- Fall through spring
- Final FAFSA deadline
- June 30, 2027
Does your student actually qualify?
See if your student qualifies in 30 seconds. Solyo checks 20+ criteria against their real profile: GPA, state, grade level, intended major, and more, across every award in this directory at once.
Common questions about the Alaska Education Grant
How much is the Alaska Education Grant worth?
The Alaska Education Grant awards $500-$4,000/yr based on need and enrollment level and is renewable in later years.
When is the Alaska Education Grant deadline?
The current deadline is June 30, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around June 30 each year. Applications open when the FAFSA opens on October 1. Awarding stops when the money runs out, so file the FAFSA as close to October 1 as possible instead of aiming at June 30.
When do Alaska Education Grant applications open?
Applications open when the FAFSA opens on October 1, and close June 30, 2027. Awarding stops when the money runs out, so file the FAFSA as close to October 1 as possible instead of aiming at June 30.
Who is eligible for the Alaska Education Grant?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Alaska; Open to high school seniors and current college students; Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card).
Does the Alaska Education Grant require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 1 hour on it.
How hard is it to win the Alaska Education Grant?
This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives. Solyo classifies this award as formula-based, meaning qualifying students generally receive it. Plan on about 1 hr of paperwork.
Is the Alaska Education Grant free to apply?
Yes. The Alaska Education Grant is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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