Before you apply...are you eligible?

Do you meet any of these criteria?

 
 

First Generation

neither parent/guardian has earned a baccalaureate degree

 
 

Limited Income

see chart
Low income guidelines for Alaska per size of family.
Effective January 2018.
Family Size Taxable Income
1 $22,770
2 $30,870
3 $38,970
4 $47,070
5 $55,170
6 $63,270
7 $71,370
8 $79,470
Add $8,100 for each additional member.

Documented Physical or Learning Disability

Examples may be:
  • You have an IEP from high school
  • You are eligible for Vocational Rehab support
  • You have a disability rating from the military
  • You already work with Disability Services at UAF
  • You are under the care of a mental health provider

If you answered YES to any of these, you qualify for SSS!

You must also be enrolled in at least 9 credit hours of academic study and pusuing a Bachelor's degree program.

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.


The website materials were compiled through a grant from the US Department of Education. However, the Department has not reviewed the contents and no endorsement should be inferred. The Student Support Services program at UAF is fully funded by a $243,843 TRIO grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

For questions or comments regarding this website, contact trio.sss@alaska.edu.
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