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.
