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Undergraduate for Alaskans

The best education is affordable and right here in Alaska. Alaska Pacific University offers small class sizes with a handful of students learning real world skills where active learning leads to lasting careers. Your education at APU is affordable through merit and needs based scholarships.

Merit Scholarships - Rewarding Your Hard Work

Your academic excellence is rewarded through merit based scholarships made available by Alaska Pacific University and the State of Alaska. APU’s Merit based scholarships are awarded based on criteria listed below and needs based scholarships are awarded after the financial aid office has received the results of your FAFSA.

Merit Scholarships Chart

High School GPA> 3.5> 3.0>2.75
APU Tuition $29,700 $29,700 $29,700
APU Performance Scholarships (See eligibility criteria) $7,500 $5,000 $5,000
APU Alaska Award $6,000 $6,000 $6,000
Alaska Performance Scholarships $4,755 $3,566 $2,378
ANNUAL TUITION Before needs based scholarships $11,445 $15,134 $16,322

Needs Based Scholarships – Opportunities for Success

We understand affording a college education can seem overwhelming. Our financial aid and admissions office is here to help. APU has established funding for a limited number of Needs Based Scholarships. Once the financial aid office receives the results of your FAFSA awards varying from $2,000 to $10,000  can be made depending upon your circumstances. Call our office today!

Housing Scholarships – Home Away From Home

Focus on your studies by living within our community on campus. Making your home within the 170 heavily wooded acres in the U-Med district becomes affordable with our Housing Scholarship.

Room and Board $8,300 $8,300 $8,300
Housing Scholarship $4,000 $4,000 $4,000
TOTAL ROOM AND BOARD $4,300 $4,300 $4,300
TOTAL COST Before needs based scholarships $15,745 $19,434 $20,622

Remember to complete your FAFSA allowing us to determine your eligibility for additional needs based scholarships.