$1,702 in Your Wallet? Find Out If You Qualify for the 2025 Alaska PFD Now!

If you live in Alaska, you’ve got some good news coming your way in 2025. If you qualify, you’ll receive a $1,702 payment. But before you start dreaming of what to spend it on, let’s go over who’s eligible, when you’ll get it, and how to make sure you don’t miss out.

So, What’s This $1,702 Payment?

This isn’t another stimulus check from the federal government. It’s actually part of Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD), which is a program that shares the state’s oil wealth with residents.

In 2025, the amount you’ll get is $1,403.83 as the base dividend, plus a $298.17 energy relief payment to help with rising costs. That totals up to $1,702.

It’s a great way to get a little extra help with bills or even treat yourself, especially considering the rising costs of living.

Who Can Get the $1,702?

You’re eligible if:

• You’ve lived in Alaska for all of 2024 and plan to stay.

• You didn’t spend more than 180 days out of the state unless it was for approved reasons (like school, work, or medical).

• You didn’t get into serious legal trouble or spend too much time in jail.

• You were physically present in Alaska for at least 72 hours during 2023 or 2024.

Also, you had to have submitted your application by March 31, 2025. If you missed that deadline, unfortunately, you won’t get a payment this year.

When Will You Get Paid?

Here’s when you can expect to see that $1,702 hit your bank account or mailbox:

• March 20, 2025 – if your application was approved by March 12.

• April 17, 2025 – if it was approved by April 9.

• May 15, 2025 – if it was approved by May 7.

If your application was approved later, your payment will come in one of the later batches.

How Will You Receive Your Payment?

If you set up direct deposit when you applied, your money will automatically land in your account on your payment date.
If you opted for a paper check, it’ll be mailed to you, but it may take a little longer to arrive.

To avoid any delays, make sure your bank account or mailing address is up to date in your application.

How to Check Your Application Status

Want to know if your payment has been processed yet? Here’s how:

1. Go to pfd.alaska.gov

2. Log into your myAlaska account

3. Click on Application Status to see if your payment is approved and when it’s scheduled to be sent out.

Important Things to Keep in Mind

• No action needed if you’re approved. Once your application is approved, the payment will come automatically.

• This payment is taxable, so don’t forget to report it when you file your taxes next year.

• Watch out for scammers. If anyone calls, texts, or emails you asking for personal info to send your payment, it’s likely a scam. The state will never ask you for that kind of information directly.

Your $1,702 Is on Its Way!

If you applied and are eligible, there’s nothing else you need to do except wait for your payment. Whether you’re going to use it to cover expenses or save it for something special, it’s a welcome relief for many Alaskans.