Alaska to Send Out $1,000 PFD Checks in October 2025

• Author: Miguel Waters
• Posted: 2025-10-01

In October 2025, about 600,000 eligible Alaska residents will receive a $1,000 payment through the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) program.

This isn’t a federal stimulus check, but an annual payment that Alaskans have come to expect as part of living in the state.
 

What is the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD)?

The PFD is a yearly payment given to Alaska residents from the state’s oil and mineral wealth. The fund was established in 1976 to make sure that everyone in Alaska benefits from the state’s natural resources.

The PFD is not a form of public assistance or a reaction to economic crises—it's a unique program that gives every eligible Alaskan a share of the state's resource revenue.
 

How Much Will the Payment Be?

The official amount for 2025 is $1,000 per eligible resident. While this is not the highest PFD ever, it is higher than average payments given over the last decade.

This money helps boost the local economy and supports thousands of Alaska families.
 

When Will the Payments Arrive?

The payment schedule for 2025 is as follows:
 

• October 2, 2025: Direct deposits will be sent to people who applied online, are listed as “Eligible – Not Paid” in the myAlaska system, and met the September 18 deadline.
• October 23, 2025: Paper checks will be mailed out to those who chose this option and were confirmed as eligible by October 13.
• November 20, 2025: A final payment round will cover people whose applications were approved but who did not receive earlier payments, as long as their status was “Eligible – Not Paid” by November 12.

 

Who Qualifies for the 2025 PFD?

To be eligible, an applicant must:
 

• Have lived in Alaska for the entire year of 2024.
• Plan to stay in Alaska permanently.
• Not have been in jail, convicted of certain crimes, or claimed residency in another state or country during 2024.

Just having a mailing address in Alaska isn’t enough to qualify. These tight rules make sure that only true Alaska residents benefit from the fund.
 

In Summary

The Alaska PFD is a special annual payment that recognizes every resident’s stake in the state’s natural resources.

If you meet the requirements, you can expect your $1,000 payment later this year, following the state’s official payout schedule.

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