Today, August 21, 2025, thousands of Alaska residents will receive an annual payment of $1,702 as part of the Permanent Fund Dividend, or PFD, program.
This financial assistance, funded by state oil revenues, includes both a base amount and an additional energy bonus.
At MARCA, we share all the relevant information to find out if you qualify, how to check your status and what the upcoming payment schedules are.
What is the $1,702 stimulus payment and why is it being delivered today?
The PFD is an annual cash payment made by the state of Alaska to those who meet certain eligibility requirements.
This year, the total amount per person is $1,702, which includes the fund’s base amount as well as an additional energy bonus.
Today’s distribution, Thursday, August 21, 2025, corresponds to those whose applications were in “EligibleNot Paid” status on August 13.
Eligibility for Alaska’s 2025 Permanent Fund Dividend
PFD Alaska Requirements:
To qualify and receive the $1,702 payment, you must meet several key requirements:
Have been a resident of Alaska for all of 2024, with the intention of remaining indefinitely.
Not have claimed residency in another state or country since December 31, 2023.
Not have been convicted of a felony during that year, or have been incarcerated for multiple misdemeanors.
Not have been out of the state for more than 180 days, except for justified reasons such as studies, health or military service, and have spent at least 72 consecutive hours in Alaska in 2023 or 2024.
When did you apply for the Alaska 2025 PFD?
The official deadline to submit the application was March 31, 2025, either online or by mail. Only those who applied on time and were approved as “EligibleNot Paid” by the August 13 deadline will receive payment today.
Payment schedule and next steps for the $1,702 stimulus payment
Current payment and future dates
August 21, 2025: First payment for “Eligible-Not Paid” applications as of August 13.
September 11: for those who meet that status by September 3.
October 2 and October 23: last scheduled dates, depending on whether the required status is reached before October 18 or 13.
Useful recommendations on the Permanent Fund Dividend
Check your status and update your details on the program’s official website.
Make sure your address and payment method are correct before August 31 to avoid delays.
