University of Alaska Anchorage campus will be closed September 24, 2021 beginning at 6:40 AM, due to weather. Students and employees should check their email for more information. The university will remain closed for the weekend and reopen on Monday morning.
The Alaska Airlines Center will be open Saturday, September 25, for the home volleyball match that afternoon.
UAA Financial Aid
Welcome to UAA!
Whether you attend our Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula, Matanuska-Susitna, Kodiak or Prince William Sound campus, you’re in the right place to explore the many scholarship, grant, loan, and work-study options available that help make paying for college in ALASKA AFFORDABLE.
We're here to help!
Many students and families are facing challenging and uncertain times and we hope you will reach out to us if you need any financial aid support or advice. It is our goal to assist you in a timely manner and to the best extent possible by providing accurate information so you can make informed decisions about your college funding options. Thank you for choosing UAA, we appreciate your trust in our team.
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Open to Walk-in Traffic
Good news! The UAA Financial Aid Office is open to walk-in traffic in the new Enrollment Services Center in the Student Union Bldg. Current UAA mandates required everyone in the building to wear a mask but there are other ways to connect with our team if you do not wish to wear one at this time. Your questions are important to us!
- You DO NOT NEED an appointment to come in and speak with a member of the UAA Financial Aid Team. And for those of you who are interested in making a longer appointment, there are several ways to connect with us in-person, online, or over the telephone. More information is provided below on the "How Can I Contact the Financial Aid Office?" tab at the bottom of this webpage.
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Federal Cares & CRRSA Act Funding Update
The University of Alaska Anchorage has received Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds under both the CARES Act and the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act from the U.S. Department of Education. These awards are to help with expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus, including cost of attendance, such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and child care.
For more information visit "UAA CARES Act and CRRSA Act Funding"
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Celebrate Constitution Day with UAA!
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is September 17th!
Did you know? September 17th commemorates the adoption of the U.S. Constitution of the United States and those who have become United States citizens. On this day in history, members of the U.S. Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution in 1787. The opportunity to use federal financial aid is a wonderful reminder of how many privileges we have as citizens.
Join us! The 4th Annual Democracy and Civic Action Week will be taking place at UAA September 13th-17th, 2021.
For more information visit UAA's Democracy & Civic Action Week Schedule
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Alaska Performance Scholarship
IMPORTANT NEWS: State of Alaska funding for APS, AEG, and the WWAMI program has been finalized by the AK Legislature and Governor's Office. Rosters of eligible students have had awards applied to UAOnline accounts. If you have verified your eligibility in the State's online portal and believe you should have received a disbursement, please contact our office ASAP so that we can investigate your status. Student APS eligibility and level information is available in the State's Alaska Student Portal (ASAP) beginning in MID-AUGUST, based on information submitted by school districts after the school year ends. Students should create a MyAlaska ASAP account at acpe.alaska.gov/FINANCIALAID and should regularly check for important notifications and updates.
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Loan Comparison Tool Available!
UAA has a new loan comparison tool so you can more easily find the right private loan to help you pay for college. Alternative Educational Loans (ALT), also known as private educational loans, consist of any student loan that is not a federal student loan. ALT loans offer additional financial assistance to students and families.
- U.S. Citizens and Eligible Non-citizens: Alternative loans should ONLY be considered after applying for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- International Students and Non-citizens (not eligible to complete the FAFSA): may be eligible to borrow private, alternative loans.
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How Can I Contact the Financial Aid Office?
UAA Financial Aid is permitted to apply awarded aid to student accounts 10 days before the start of a semester after verifying that a student is in an eligible admission, enrollment, and satisfactory academic progress (SAP) status.
There are three (3) student account statuses you might see in UAOnline:
- A CREDIT BALANCE EXISTS: This looks like a negative sign in front of a $ dollar amount on your UAOnline account. Once you see a negative balance, this means that UAA Office of the Bursar is preparing to issue you a refund within 7-10 days. If a negative balance exists for longer than 10 business days, you may contact the UAA Office of the Bursar directly: uaa_bursar@alaska.edu
- NO CREDIT BALANCE EXISTS: After financial aid awards have been applied to your tuition and fee charges, if you do not see a negative balance, this could mean that you do not have enough financial aid to cover all of your costs. You will need to either apply for a UAA Payment Plan or use personal funds to cover your remaining balance before the payment deadline has passed. If you see financial aid in UAOnline that has not been released yet, you should contact us for an explanation.
- NO AWARDED FINANCIAL AID HAS BEEN APPLIED: You may still have outstanding tasks to complete before you are eligible, such as admissions, enrollment, or SAP requirements. It is critical for you to regularly check your student account balance and ask us when you have questions or concerns. An account in good standing has many benefits, such as the privilege to charge textbooks and avoid late fees. SAVVY SEAWOLVES have accounts in good standing!
Private donor scholarship checks received from non-UAA sources should be mailed to UAA's Office of the Bursar. These checks, once received, will be visible on your UAOnline>Financial Aid Overview but they will not be posted to your student account and applied to your charges earlier than 10 business days prior to the first day of the semester. Due to the manual processing nature of these awards, please allow 10 business days from the date the funds are received by UAA for posting to the student account. Processing times may vary with volume during peak periods. Dropping or withdrawing from courses after your scholarship has been posted to your student account may require funds to be returned to the donor, creating a balance due to UAA on your student account.
Mailing Address: University of Alaska Anchorage, Attention: Office of the Bursar, P.O. Box 141609, Anchorage, AK 99514
Please refer to UAA's Student Accounts and Refunds page for important student and private donor instructions. Find helpful answers to common questions under the "Private Donor Scholarships" heading.
ALASKA529 Education Savings Plan: The Alaska529 Education Savings Plan is an IRS “529” plan, which means it’s a tax-advantaged way to put aside money for higher education tuition and other education-related expenses. The quickest way to request a distribution is over the phone by calling 1-800-478-0003. Additionally, you may request distributions online through the Alaska529 portal. For more information and instructions on how to enroll or receive a beneficiary distribution, visit Alaska529 Education Savings Plan website. Similar 529 education savings plans will have similar procedures. We recommend contacting your servicer directly for more information, refer to your online account, or account summary statements for further guidance.
The UAA Office of Financial Aid is currently open to walk-in traffic. Current mandates required everyone in the building to wear a mask due to statewide and local measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). If you do not wish to wear a mask there are several options to connect with our staff to have all of your questions answered. For those of you would would like to visit our office, it is located in the new Enrollment Services Center (formerly the Bookstore) on the UAA main campus.
- You DO NOT NEED an appointment to come in and speak with a member of the UAA Financial Aid Team. For those of you who are interested in making a longer appointment, please use our ONLINE BOOKING TOOL to sign up for a consultation. Appointments are available in-person, online, and over the telephone. We recommend online appointments if you have internet or cellular access at home, and participants do not need special software to meet with us online. If you are planning to connect with us using a smartphone for you online meeting, instead of using a computer, we recommend downloading the Google Meet app for the best experience. You are welcome to call, email, or use the Direct Message fields below to ask for an appointment if the Online Booking Tool does not have a date/time you are available.
The Office of Financial Aid website has comprehensive information to help you understand and make better informed decisions about funding your education goals. If you cannot find what you're looking for quickly, please reach out to us by phone or email, we'd be happy to help. Your questions are important to our team!
BY DIRECT MESSAGE TO OUR EMAIL INBOX:
BY PHONE - Office of Financial Aid Call Center:
UAOnline contains "live" information relevant to your financial aid offers and student account status. Consider logging into UAOnline before calling so Financial Aid staff can help explain what you see on your own student account.
Regular Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, except for Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Phone Number: 907-786-1480, Option 4
BY MAIL/FAX/EMAIL:
Before sending any documents in the mail, look on the UAOnline account >Financial Aid< "Financial Aid Status" to make sure UAA has requested this information. Some listed requirements are online forms that allow document attachments instead of waiting for mail processing. Find instructions on how to use online forms on the "VERIFY Your Financial Aid Status" tab.
- Mailing Address: Office of Financial Aid, 3211 Providence Drive, ESC, Anchorage, AK 99508
- Email Address: financial.aid@uaa.alaska.edu
- Fax Number: 907-786-6122
IN-PERSON OR ONLINE CONSULTATIONS:
- Regular Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Enrollment Services Center 2901 Spirit Way, Anchorage, AK 99508
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- You DO NOT NEED an appointment to come in and speak with a member of the UAA Financial Aid Team. For those of you who are interested in making a longer appointment, please use our ONLINE BOOKING TOOL to sign up for a consultation. Appointments are available in-person, online, and over the telephone. We recommend online appointments if you have internet access at home, and participants do not need special software to meet with us online. At this time we're only opening appointments via the booking tool a week at a time, until we have fully tested this software to make sure it is working properly. You are welcome to walk in, call, or email if the Online Booking Tool does not have a date/time you are available.
Once restrictions have lifted and UAA reopens to the public, our office will be located in the new Enrollment Services Center on the UAA main campus. Please note, parking will not be free at that time, however there is a payment kiosk available as well as an online parking payment portal.