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How to Apply for Financial Aid

UAF provides you with the tools for a successful financial aid application. Discover the steps to take for your financial aid plans.

We're glad you're choosing UAF and want to help you plan for your college costs. Whether this is your first time applying to college or you’re transferring to UAF, these steps will help you move through your financial aid checklist easily. Check out these four steps to completing your aid and admission applications.

 

Complete the FAFSA

Take your first step and file the FAFSA. If you’re a minor and applying to your first year of college, this will typically require knowledge of your family's income and specific tax-related information. Get started as early as you can — applications open in October during your senior year of high school. 

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Apply for Admission

Get started on your application to UAF. We keep it simple — no test scores, essays or interviews — all we need is your unofficial transcript(s). Whether you apply via the UAF portal or the Common App, be sure to keep track of application deadlines.

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Apply for Scholarships

Securing scholarships is a great way to fund your future. There are many scholarships available to students based on demographic background, residential status, desired field of study and more. Check out your options in UAF's scholarship application portal, which is open from Oct. 1 to Feb. 15 each year.

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Review Package

Upon admission and completing financial aid requirements, students will receive their financial aid offer and more information regarding aid packages. Be sure to see next steps to understand your offer and how to accept your aid award.

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Financial Aid for Graduate Students

As a prospective graduate student, your aid status and career prospects have likely changed from your time as an undergraduate. Be sure to check on the ways that your tax status may have changed — perhaps you have dependents or will be working a salaried position — to prepare for questions in the FAFSA. Review the graduate financial aid page for more details and tips.

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Financial Literacy Course

Financial literacy is key to making well-informed decisions, including paying for college. Open to all, our free course can help you plan for the future.