Citizens in Alaska will gladly welcome a financial boost in the form of a $1,702 stimulus checks that is being sent out this April. As part of the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) program comes this once-off payout enhanced with an additional energy relief payment. The distribution funded by Alaska’s oil revenue will help thousands of Alaskans to cope with the increasing living costs, particularly energy expenses. Citizens in Alaska need to check out possible payment dates and decide whether they are eligible or not.
More details about the $1,702 stimulus checks in April
Two financial benefits have been combined to make up the $1,702 stimulus payment: the annual Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend and a one-time energy relief check.
To make up the $1,702 payment for 20225:
- $1,403.83 will come the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD)
- $298.17 come from a one-time energy assistance payment
This year, there is a 30% increase over the previous year’s PFD distribution. This $1,702 PFD payment is funded by revenues from the state’s oil and natural resource income which is generally the wealth shared with eligible residents. The Alaska Permanent Fund was established in 1976 with the intention of preserving oil wealth for future generations while still using the oil reserves to offer current economic support.
Approximately 60,000 Alaskans will be helped with this year’s increased amount especially since the costs of utilities have been increasing. For most households in Alaska, the financial assistance can be quite the financial lifeline.
The $1,702 payment dates
According to the Alaska Department of Revenue, payment dates are dependent on when a citizen’s application was approved and the payment’s current eligibility status. As per the payment schedule released by the Alaska Department of Revenue, citizens will receive payments on the following dates:
- April 3, 2025: Direct deposit for eligible applicants who applied early and had no issues with their documentation.
- April 17, 2025: For claims that reached “Eligible-Unpaid” status by April 9.
- May 15, 2025: For claims that were in “Eligible-Unpaid” status as of May 7.
For those citizens who submitted their applications and selected direct deposits, funds will appear in their bank accounts on the corresponding date. Citizens still waiting need to ensure that they verify their application status by signing into the myPFD portal on the Alaska Department of Revenue’s website.
All applicants are advised to monitor their status regularly. Applicants with an application status that reads, “Eligible-Not Paid” but who still have not received their payments will need to contact the Department of Revenue for further assistance.
The $1,702 stimulus payments do provide timely relief and show the ongoing importance of the Permanent Fund providing support for residents who experience fluctuating economic conditions. Certain states do ensure that citizens are well cared for and California is yet another state that has reopened a program and is thus offering $725 more for citizens in April.
Eligibility status for the $1,702 stimulus checks
There are several key eligibility requirements set by the Alaska Department of Revenue that determines whether citizens qualify for the 2025 Alaska PFD and the $1,702 stimulus check:
- Residency: Citizens need to be residents of Alaska for an entire calendar year prior to their application, and they need to be keen about remaining Alaskan residents indefinitely.
- Physically present in Alaska: Citizens need to be physically present in Alaska for 72 hours within the past 24 months.
- Criminal record status: Citizens must not have been incarcerated for a felony within the last year, nor should they have multiple misdemeanors since January 1, 1997.
Although the standard application period for the 2025 PFD closed on March 31, 2025, there are some exceptions that apply in specific circumstances. People who have been granted exceptions includes members of the military serving in hostile areas, people applying on behalf of a deceased individual, or applicants with disabilities. For these specific circumstances, it is deemed important to contact the Alaska Department of Revenue directly. Perhaps April will be a great month due to April will be a great month due to every stimulus check being sent out.
