Office of Financial Aid
Learn ways to pay for college, apply for aid, understand your aid and bill, and maintain your eligibility.
Follow our easy "Financial Aid Checklist"!Financial Aid for Seawolves
The Office of Financial Aid strives to make a significant and positive difference in the lives of students through quality customer service that meets their educational needs, and the efficient processing and delivery of financial aid.
Contact Financial Aid
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Phone: 907-786-1480
Fax: 907-786-6122
E-mail: contact form
In person: 3901 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK, 99503
Mail: 3211 Providence Dr, UC 105, Anchorage, AK, 99508
Financial Literacy
Take charge of your finances and make healthy financial choices.
Savvy like a SeawolfAid Checklist
Find out about requirements and the steps to receiving your financial aid.
Check the Checklist"Free" Aid
Grants
Grants (e.g. Federal Pell) are need-based financial aid awards that do not have to be paid back, as long as you attend financial aid eligible classes.
Scholarships
UAA participates in a variety of Alaska scholarship programs, such as UA Foundation scholarships, Alaska Performance scholarships, UA Scholars, and UAA administration scholarships.
Aid you Pay Back
Federal Direct Loans
Federal Direct Loans allow students and some parents to borrow money to help pay for educationally related expenses through loan programs supported by the federal government. Students that are eligible for a Federal Direct Loan will have it offered on their award letter. They will then have the opportunity to accept or decline all or part of the loan via UAOnline, as outlined on the Financial Aid Checklist.
Alternative Loans
Alternative Educational Loans (ALT), also known as private educational loans, consist of any student loan that is not a federal student loan. ALT loans are available from banks and private loan companies and offer additional financial assistance to students. Students who need additional funds beyond what they qualify for in federal student aid (including Federal Direct Loans) or students who are not eligible for Federal Direct Loans may wish to apply for an alternative education loan.
Aid you Earn
Federal Work Study
Federal Work Study (FWS) is designed to provide jobs to students to help them meet their educationally related expenses. Half of the money a student worker is paid comes from the program, and the other half comes from the university.
Federal Work Study is offered to students who show financial need and indicate interest in programs other than grants when filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Savvy Seawolf - Financial Literacy at UAA
UAA wants you to be in charge of your finances! The "Savvy Seawolf - Financial Literacy at UAA" initiative promotes and supports responsible and healthy financial behaviors and decisions among our UAA students and throughout the UAA community. Through a series of workshops, events, and one-on-one counseling, our goal is to help you become more savvy with your finances and make smarter choices with your money, ultimately turning you into a Savvy Seawolf!
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Steps to Receiving Financial Aid
Getting financial aid is easy when you follow the Financial Aid checklist and stay on top of important dates and deadlines.
- Complete the FAFSA
- Apply for UAA Scholarships
- Monitor your financial aid status on UAOnline
- Monitor your UAA correspondence
- Review your financial aid award letter
- Accept or decline your awards
Financial Planning Resources
Making the decision to pursue a degree is a big step, and there are many factors to consider when choosing where to enroll. The following resources are available to assist with comparing cost, financial assistance, and outcomes.
College Scorecard
- Created and hosted by the U.S. Department of Education
- Compare information on cost, retention rates, and other critical data
Cost of Attendance
- Provided according to degree level (undergraduate/graduate)
- Based on average cost for tuition and fees, books and supplies, housing and food, transportation, and personal expenses
- Data is an estimate only, as each student's expenses will depend on many variables, including living arrangements
- Students whose actual expenses exceed their estimates can submit a Cost of Attendance/Budget Adjustment form
Net Price Calculator
- Estimates your cost and financial aid, according to the info you provide
- Currently only available for undergraduate programs
Federal Shopping Sheet
- Available to student who complete the FAFSA and have applied to UAA
- Provides clear, concise information on cost, financial aid, retention and graduation, and average debt information per career
- Designed by the U.S. Department of Education
- Easily compare cost and aid offers for schools you are considering
- Access your UAA Shopping Sheet by logging into UAOnline > Financial Aid > UAA > Federal Shopping Sheet