In-state Tuition for Everyone

Beginning with the Fall 2027 semester, all students will pay in-state tuition rates! Whether you live in Alaska or are coming from another state or even from another country, your cost for tuition will be the Alaska residency rate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Who is eligible?
  All students enrolled at UAA are eligible for the in-state tuition rates, regardless of residency. This includes students with residency in other states or countries.
• When does Alaska Unlocked begin?
  The Alaska Unlocked in-state tuition rates for everyone begins with the Fall 2027 semester.
• Is there an application?
  No, there is no application process to receive the Alaska Unlocked in-state tuition rates. Everyone enrolled at UAA is automatically eligible.
• Is this a scholarship?
  No, the Alaska Unlocked tuition rates are not a scholarship so you do not need to apply for it or submit any special documentation. It is a tuition rate that applies to everyone. 
• Can I still apply for scholarships and use other scholarships?
  Yes, we encourage you to apply for and use other scholarships. The Alaska Unlocked tuition rates do not affect other financial aid opportunities.
• Are all courses included in Alaska Unlocked?
  Yes, all courses are included in the Alaska Unlocked tuition rates. 
• Is Alaska Unlocked different from the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program?
  Yes, Alaska Unlocked is different from the WUE program. Alaska Unlocked is actually a better deal as its tuition rate is the same in-state rate for all students, regardless of residency. The WUE program offers eligible undergraduate students with residency in participating Western U.S. states the ability to pay 150% of in-state tuition. 
• I am an international student. Does Alaska Unlocked apply to me?
  Yes, as an international student, you are eligible for the Alaska Unlocked tuition rates.
• I am a current student at UAA. Will the Alaska Unlocked tuition rate apply to me?
  Starting Fall 2027, the Alaska Unlocked tuition rates will apply to all students, including current students.
• Can I apply for the Alaska Unlocked tuition rate retroactively?
  No, the Alaska Unlocked tuition rates will apply starting the Fall 2027 semester and will not apply to previous semesters.
• I’m a UAA student but I’m taking UAF or UAS course(s). Will they charge non-resident rates?
  All University of Alaska schools participate in the Alaska Unlocked tuition rates. Courses you take at UAF or UAS will have in-state tuition rates applied.
• If I receive in-state tuition, does that mean I am automatically an Alaska resident?
  No, Alaska residency is a process handled and determined by the State of Alaska. As a student of UAA, you will receive the in-state tuition rates but this does not change your residency status.
• Does it matter if I am a part-time student? Do I need to be a full-time student to be eligible for Alaska Unlocked?
  Alaska Unlocked applies to all courses for all students. You can be a part-time or full-time student and still pay the same tuition rates.
• Does Alaska Unlocked apply to graduate students?
  Yes, Alaska Unlocked in-state tuition applies to graduate students as well. Please note that graduate tuition is still a different rate than undergraduate tuition rates.