Don't leave money on the table!

Financial aid is readily available to help students and families pay for the cost of college. Need-based financial aid, such as the Pell Grant, Supplemental grants and Work-Study, are provided on the basis of the financial need of the student and is generally determined by your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Other types of financial aid are not determined by need, such as loans and merit-based scholarships. Not all aid needs to be paid back.

Most students receive some type of financial aid, including scholarships, grants, loans and work study. You can use financial aid to help pay for tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses such as housing and food.

Start by filing a FAFSA today! 

The deadline to apply for most UA scholarships is Feb. 15 for the following academic year.

Step One

Fill out the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®

Step Two

Fill out the University of ÐßÐßÊÓÆµGeneral Scholarship Application for 2025-2026

Step Three

Visit the Financial Aid website for the university you wish to attend.

 

UA Financial Aid Offices


 

Types of Financial Aid & Education Funding Resources

Scholarships are free sources of financial aid you do not have to pay back. You can apply for . There are also scholarships available through outside agencies including Alaska Native Corporations, University Women's Association and more.
Grants do not need to be repaid after graduation and can be used for any educational expense. In addition to several need-based federal grants (such as the Pell grant) you may also be eligible for the needs-based .
College loans must be repaid but can offer a major source of assistance to meet the full costs of your education. Educational loans generally have long-term repayment schedules, and offer low interest rates.

 is a tax-advantaged education savings plan designed to make it easy for families to save for future education expenses.

Federal Work Study is a form of student financial aid that allows you to work at your university to help meet expenses related to education.