FAFSA

Maximize Your Savings at UAF

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will determine your eligibility for federal grants and loans, state grants and scholarships, and some private scholarships. You need to complete the FAFSA each year for aid consideration. UAF's FAFSA code is 001063.

Whether you’re new to college studies or going back to school to advance your career, UAF is here to help you navigate the financial aid process.

If you’re applying to college for the first time, you may see a lot of mentions of the FAFSA. This is an application that allows students to qualify for a university’s need-based funds to reduce the cost of tuition. The FAFSA opens each fall, a year before the academic year it covers, and remains open until June of that academic year. The school code for UAF is 001063.

UAF's Financial Aid Office is here to ensure you receive the aid you qualify for and maximize your savings at UAF.

Watch a Quick FAFSA Explainer

Types of Federal Aid

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Loans

Loans are a type of aid that must be repaid. A major source of assistance to meet full tuition costs, loans generally have long-term repayment schedules and lower interest rates.

Explore Loan Options

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Grants

Like scholarships, grants do not need to be repaid after graduation and can be used for most educational expenses. You may need to maintain good academic standing to keep a grant.

Learn About Grants

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Federal Work-Study

A form of financial aid, federal work-study is funding that a student earns for work completed while in college. Federal work study is offered to students who show financial need and indicate interest on the FAFSA.

Find Out More about Work Study

Pro Tip: File the FAFSA as Early as You Can

Filing the FAFSA early each year can help to maximize the amount of aid available to you, and give you access to more financial aid opportunities since some funding is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Early filing can also help you plan ahead and understand your options sooner!

Looking for Graduate Aid Resources?

Graduate financial aid is quite different than that of undergraduates. You may be working full-time. You might have dependents. We totally get it and have compiled resources to help you make financial plans for graduate school, including more information about teaching and research assistantships, fellowships, and federal work-study positions. Connect with your advisor or academic department to discuss your options.

Graduate Aid Resources

Frequently Asked Questions About the FAFSA

Have questions about the FAFSA? Not sure what forms you'll need to gather or how long filling out the FAFSA will take? Unsure if your parents need to do anything? We've compiled a few of the most commonly asked questions about the FAFSA and financial aid in general. The UAF financial aid team is also available to help you navigate the different types of aid! Meet with a financial aid advisor in-person or virtually.

Meet With a Financial Aid Advisor