Financial Aid
Financial Assistance
Payment plan
Students may be eligible for a Payment Plan Contract. A down payment of 25% is required unless financial aid is guaranteed. The cost of the payment plan is $50 and is added to the total fees due. Contact the Business Office for an appointment at (907) 474-7384.
Financial aid
Financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, loans and student employment is available to help assist with college expenses. Only students who have been admitted to the university can be considered for financial aid.
If you have been awarded a 2008-2009 UAF privately-funded scholarship, you may be able to use all or part of it during the 2008 summer session. Contact the scholarship coordinator at the Financial Aid Office.
Financial Aid Office
101 Eielson Building
(907) 474-7256 or (888) 474-7256
financialaid@uaf.edu
www.uaf.edu/finaid/
Earn and Learn
Students who take six credits during Summer Sessions are eligible for student employment. Campus jobs provide the opportunity for students to get acquainted with the university. Students learn valuable time management skills and how to balance work with school responsibility.
If you are interested in this program please call Summer Sessions at 474-7021 or (866) 404-7021 toll free to make an appointment to meet with the Summer Sessions director. Before arriving for the appointment register for your six summer credits and create an application at uakjobs.com. Print out the applicant profile to bring to the interview along with your resume.
Tuition waivers
Summer Sessions Tuition Waivers. UAF Summer Sessions is offering a limited number of tuition waivers for undergraduate study on the UAF campus during Summer Sessions 2008 to students demonstrating financial need. Waivers will be awarded for three credits of tuition only. Textbooks and fees are the responsibility of the student. Tuition waiver application forms are also available in the Summer Sessions office. The application process includes a personal statement addressing academic goals and financial need as well as statements from two references.
New Students: This tuition waiver is available to the new student who is just beginning an academic career. The applicant must be 18 years of age or older and have accumulated twelve or fewer credits. Click here to download: application form / reference form.
Continuing UAF Students: This conditional tuition waiver is for UAF degree seeking students who are serious about their academic progress. Students must have a 2.5 gpa and FAFSA indication of financial need. Students are expected to complete the course provided by the tuition waiver with a grade of 'C' or better. If the course is not successfully completed, the waiver will be withdrawn and the student will be held responsible for the tuition. Click here to download: application form / reference form.
Senior citizen tuition waiver. UA Board of Regents policy waives regular tuition for Alaska residents at the age of full Social Security retirement benefits. You are eligible to utilize the Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver and enroll in UAF courses if:
- you are a permanent resident of Alaska;
- you are eligible to receive full Social Security retirement benefits; and
- there is space in the class or classes you want.
Do not register until the first day of instruction if you are using a senior tuition waiver. You must meet both age and residency requirements by May 1, 2008. Senior citizen waiver processing must be completed at the Business Office. Reimbursements will not be made to senior citizens who pay for a course and then request a waiver. Exception: Alaskan residents who were 60 years of age on or before September 20, 2005, are eligible for the Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver whether or not the social security requirements are met. If you have questions, please call 474-7384.
Employee tuition waiver. Employee tuition waivers apply only to tuition. The student is responsible to pay all other fees by the payment deadline. Tuition waiver forms must be submitted before the end of the semester. To pay via the web, you must mail, deliver or fax the waiver to the Business Office at 474-5898 before you attempt to pay online. Reimbursements will not be made to employees/dependants who pay for a course or courses and later become eligible for and/or request a waiver.
If you have questions concerning any of this information, please call the Business Office at 474-7384 or 474-6337, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Alaska Time).
Veterans’ Benefits
Veterans wishing to be certified for VA benefits should apply for certification as far in advance of Summer Sessions as possible. Only veterans who have been admitted as students at UAF may be certified. For certification requirements contact the Veterans’ Certification Coordinator.
Veterans’ Services
101 Eielson Building
(907) 474-6416 or (888) 474-7256
financialaid@uaf.edu