Welcome to the Department of Rural Student Services

RSS congratulates the 2019 graduates - and reminds continuing and new students to complete the FAFSA and sign up for classes.

Founded in 1969, Rural Student Services (RSS) is an academic advising department with over 50 years of experience in working with students from all over the state of Alaska. We are here to assist you in achieving student success by linking you to current information pertinent to your education, lifestyle, and goals. RSS is known for its welcoming and friendly environment. Many students find a meaningful connection at UAF through RSS.

  • RSS Staff from left to right: Olga Skinner, Colleen Angaiak, Brianna Pauling, Tim Murphrey, Gabrielle Russell, Minnie Naylor

    RSS Staff from left to right: Olga Skinner, Colleen Angaiak, Brianna Pauling, Tim Murphrey, Gabrielle Russell, Minnie Naylor

  • CRCD Vice Chancellor, Evon Peter speaks to students during Blast Off 2015

    CRCD Vice Chancellor, Evon Peter speaks to students during Blast Off 2015

  • Students show off the qaspeqs they made in our 2015 workshop

    Students show off the qaspeqs they made in our 2015 workshop

  • Students, staff, and faculty pose after the annual Springfest BBQ at RSS

    Students, staff, and faculty pose after the annual Springfest BBQ at RSS

  • 2018 Dennis Demmert Awardees stand proudly with the students who nominated them for the award

    2018 Dennis Demmert Awardees stand proudly with the students who nominated them for the award

We can help you with:

  • Academic Requirements
  • Class Registration
  • Finding Financial Aid
  • Housing Options
  • Major Declaration
  • Career Exploration

Events in the Gathering Room

Contact Us At:

Rural Student Services
Main Floor Brooks Building
P.O. Box 756320
Fairbanks, AK 99775-6320

(888) 478-1452 (Toll Free Within Alaska)
(907) 474-7871 (Local)
uaf-rss@alaska.edu

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The University of Alaska Fairbanks is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual. Learn more about UA's notice of nondiscrimination.


For questions or comments regarding this website, contact uaf-rss@alaska.edu.
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