To be eligible for Federal Financial Aid, a student must: 

• have a high school diploma or its equivalent;

• be fully admitted to an eligible degree or certificate program;

• demonstrate financial need for federal assistance as determined by the FAFSA - the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (except for certain loan programs);

• maintain satisfactory academic progress;

• be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen;

• have a valid Social Security number (with the exception of students from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau);

• be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits for undergraduate students and 5 credits for graduate students) to be eligible for Direct Loan Program funds;

• sign and submit the certification statement on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA®) form, stating that

  • you are not in default on a federal student loan,

  • you do not owe money on a federal student grant, and

  • you will use federal student aid only for educational purposes and 

• enroll in degree-applicable credits.

To be eligible for institutional aid, a student must: 

• maintain satisfactory academic progress;

• be enrolled in classes at the University of Alaska Southeast

Other requirements may apply. For more information, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.

To qualify for State Aid Programs (Alaska Education Grant and/or Alaska Performance Scholarship) please visit the ACPE’s website on eligibility.