Who Is Eligible

You may be eligible for SSS if you meet one of the following criteria:

  • A financially limited student, according to federal criteria (see chart below)
  • A first generation college student (neither parent has earned a baccalaureate degree)
  • A student with documented physical or learning disability
Low income guidelines for Alaska per size of family.
Effective January 2011.
Family Size
Taxable Income
1$20,400
2$27,570
3$34,740
4$41,910
5$49,080
6$56,250
7$63,420
8$70,590
Add $7,170 for each additional member.

You must also be enrolled in at least six credit hours
of academic study and intend to obtain a Bachelor's degree.