Financial Aid
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE
Rural Alaska Paraprofessional Project: Support for students in the CRS Certificate Program
The Rural Alaska Paraprofessional (RAP) Project is designed to both encourage recruitment of Alaska Native students in the field of children's behavioral health, as well as provide support for direct service professionals working with Alaska Native children and youth. The RAP Project provides scholarships for 75% of a student's tuition, as well as the cost of books and distance fees. The RAP Project is funded by the U.S. Department of Education Alaska Native Education Program (CDFA 84.356A). You can download a scholarship packet or request a scholarship packet by e-mail for completion.
Other Financial Aid Resources
UAA Financial Aid Office UAA offers many Financial Aid options to help you cover the cost of college. You will find a wealth of useful information about the many scholarships and Financial Aid opportunities. Students are encouraged to apply for scholarships, financial aid and other resources by the appropriate deadline.
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, ensures that all eligible individuals can benefit from federally funded or federally guaranteed financial assistance for education beyond high school. We consistently champion the promise of postsecondary education to all Americans—and its value to our society. Federal Student Aid plays a central and essential role in supporting postsecondary education by providing money for college to eligible students and families. We partner with postsecondary schools, financial institutions and other participants in the Title IV student financial assistance programs to deliver services that help students and families who are paying for college.
PELL Grants and other Federal student assistance programs This is the entry point for an array of grant (funding you don't have to repay) and loan (you're paying it back) programs available to students. Many, but not all, are based on income.
Service Organizations--Groups such as Lions Club, Rotary, Elks, Kiwanis, etc. frequently have small grants and scholarships available. Contact the UAA Financial Aid Office for more information.
Native Corporations--Many Alaska Native regional and village corporations have funding available to support students who are corporation shareholders. If you are a shareholder, contact the corporation to learn more about financial support available.
