Alaska Education Grant

device

ABOUT AEG

The Alaska Education Grant (AEG) provides need-based financial aid to eligible Alaska students attending qualifying postsecondary educational institutions in Alaska. AEG awards range from $500 to $4,000 per academic year. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is required in order to receive AEG.

device

QUALIFYING FOR AEG

To qualify for AEG, a student must have demonstrated financial need. Financial need is reflected by the Student Aid Index (SAI) as shown on the FAFSA. AEG awarding criteria is prioritized by being a prior year recipient, date of FAFSA submission, and enrollment level (full-time vs. part-time) certified by the student's institution or training provider.

Below is a list of qualified Alaska institutions and training providers where you can utilize AEG funding:

  • Alaska Bible College
  • Alaska Career College
  • Alaska Christian College
  • Alaska Pacific University
  • AVTEC - Alaska's Institute of Technology
  • Charter College - Anchorage
  • Embry - Riddle Aeronautical University
  • Ilisagvik College
  • University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) and all branch campuses
  • University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) and all branch campuses
  • University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) and all branch campuses
  • Wayland Baptist University – all Alaska campuses

Created by the Alaska Legislature, AEG is funded by the Alaska Higher Education Investment Fund (HEIF) and administered by ACPE. The rules that govern the AEG and its administration can be found in Alaska Statute 14.43.400 – 14.43.420; 14.43.910 – 14.43.990 and Alaska Regulations 20 AAC 16.005 – 20 AAC 16.040.

Each year, ACPE publishes the Alaska Higher Education Almanac. In it, you can find current and historical data about AEG, including overall award amounts, recipient student demographics, and more. To review the most recent Almanac and other ACPE publications, visit acpe.alaska.gov/reports.

Untitled Document

To qualify for an Alaska Education Grant a student must: 

  • Be an Alaska resident for at least 365 days prior to filing the FAFSA, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Have a high school diploma or GED
  • Be admitted into an undergraduate degree or vocational certificate program at a qualifying Alaska institution
  • Be enrolled at a minimum of a half-time status
  • Not have earned a prior baccalaureate degree
  • Meet satisfactory academic progress requirements per institution guidelines

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the application for the AEG. You must select at least one qualifying Alaska Institution of higher education at the time of your FAFSA filing to be considered for the AEG.

Students need to apply each year they are attending a postsecondary program if they wish to be considered for AEG. ACPE encourages students to apply early for award prioritization.

Qualifying Students: Those who have completed the upcoming academic year's FAFSA and meet the initial eligibility requirements will be sent an AEG Intent Form during the summer months. The Intent Form notification is sent via email. Students who receive the AEG Intent Form notification must complete and return the Form within the timeline specified in the email.

In addition to meeting the eligibility requirements described above, students must be enrolled at least half time at a participating Alaska postsecondary institution. Your school must certify your enrollment eligibility for the AEG award at the beginning of each academic year. Grants are awarded to eligible applicants in order of highest financial need until all available funds are exhausted. Not all eligible students will receive an AEG, and receiving a grant in one year does not guarantee you will receive it in future years. You can monitor your AEG application and eligibility status through your Alaska Student Aid Portal (ASAP) account.

Untitled Document Untitled Document

Complete the FAFSA

Complete the FAFSA as early as possible because awarding is based on FAFSA submission date

Institution & Training Providers

Verify your institution or training provider participates in AEG

Apply & Enroll

To receive AEG, you must be admitted & enrolled at least part-time as certified by the institution

Alaska Student Aid Portal

Create your ASAP Account to track your eligibility & awarding progress