Alaska Education Grant

The Alaska Education Grant is state-funded, and administered by the Alaska Commission for Postsecondary Education (ACPE). Grant awards typically range from $500 to $4,000 per academic year.

Award criteria includes:
-Financial need, determined by the student's Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) as shown on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
-Prior academic year award recipient
-Date of FAFSA filing
-Enrollment level (full-time vs. half-time), as certified by the student's institution of attendance

To receive the maximum award, qualifying students must be enrolled in at least 15 credit hours for "On Time" enrollment status. Students with the highest financial need will be awarded in order of need until funds are exhausted.

A student may not receive more than a total of $16,000 in AEG award money over the course of their undergraduate education.

Eligibility
To qualify for an Alaska Education Grant a student must:
-Be an Alaska resident for at least 365 days prior to filling the FAFSA, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
-Have a high school diploma or GED
-Be admitted into an undergraduate degree or vocational certificate program at a qualifying Alaska institution
-Be enrolled at minimum half-time status
-Not have earned a prior baccalaureate degree
-Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), meaning maintaining a GPA of 2.0+ and completing 67% of attempted classes.

How to Apply
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. UAF and ACPE encourages students to apply early for award prioritization.