There are many different types of financial aid available through UAF Financial Aid Office.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks provides several ways for new undergraduates to help finance their educations. For more information, see the UAF Financial Aid Applications

Important Deadlines

It is important that you find out about deadlines for applying for financial aid. For example, students can apply for federal aid up until June of each year, but you can fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Financial Aid) as early as January. UAF scholarship applications are due on March 1 of each year for fall semester enrollment. The Alaska State Loan Application should be submitted by May 15 for priority consideration for fall semester. Many Native regional and village corporations have deadlines in spring or summer for fall enrollment.

Community Development Quota (CDQ) fisheries organizations scholarships
Deadlines: variable

Scholarships are commonly available to Alaska Native students from Bering Sea coastal communities that participate in the CDQ program. If eligible, contact one of the following depending on your location:

UAF Graduate Scholarships

The Graduate School offers several graduate scholarships and grants for full-time students (9 credits or more) that may be available to you. For more information, see UAF full-time graduate student financial aid.

1) Austin Cooley Talent Grant: $1,000
Deadline: February 15 for Fall and spring semesters

2) Howard Adams Memorial Scholarship: $10,000
Deadline: February 15 for Fall and spring semesters

3) Robert L. and Virginia R. Rausch Scholarship: $2,000
Deadline: February 15 for Fall and spring semesters

UA Statewide Scholarships

The University of Alaska Foundation provides scholarships, grants, and awards to UA students. Foundation deadline is March 1 of every year.