The 2025 Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) stimulus checks, also known as the Alaska PFD, are annual payments made to eligible residents. These funds come from oil revenues and the investments made through the Alaska Permanent Fund.
Here’s what you need to know about the payment dates, amounts, and requirements for the 2025 Alaska PFD.
How Much Is the 2025 PFD Payment?
For 2024, the approved amount payable in 2025 is $1,702 per person. This amount includes:
Regular dividend: $1,403.83
Energy relief payment: $298.17
These payments are funded through the state’s oil revenue and investments in the Alaska Permanent Fund, as confirmed by sources like en.wikipedia.org and other cited sources.
When Will the PFD Payments Be Made?
The 2025 PFD payments are tied to the “Eligible-Not Paid” status of the applicant. The payment dates are as follows:
March 20, 2025: For those who maintain the “Eligible-Not Paid” status by March 12, 2025.
April 17, 2025: For those who maintain the status by April 9, 2025.
May 15, 2025: For those who maintain the status by May 7, 2025.
Subsequent payments are scheduled for the following months:
June 18, 2025
July 17, 2025
August 21, 2025
These payments cover applications from previous years that were still in the Eligible-Not Paid status.
Who Qualifies for the 2025 PFD Payment?
To qualify for the 2025 PFD, which is based on the 2024 tax year, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Residency Requirement: You must have been a resident of Alaska for the entire 2024 calendar year.
Intent to Stay: Applicants must express their intent to remain in Alaska indefinitely at the time of application.
No Claims of Residency Elsewhere: You cannot have claimed residency in any other state or country since December 31, 2023.
Certain individuals are excluded from eligibility, including:
Those convicted or incarcerated for felony crimes in 2024 or for certain crimes with prior convictions.
Applicants who were absent from Alaska for more than 180 days in 2024, except for specific circumstances such as:
Military service
Medical treatments
Documented health studies
PFD Application Period and Process
The application period for the 2025 PFD is from January 1 to March 31, 2025, with a March 30 or 31 deadline. Applications can only be submitted online through myPFD or myAlaska at pfd.alaska.gov.
Here’s how it works:
Applications must be submitted individually, even for children in legal custody.
Direct deposit or physical checks can be selected for payment.
Applications must be submitted before the deadline, as late applications are not accepted under any circumstances.
No post-correction window is available, meaning applications with errors cannot be corrected after submission.
If your application is accepted, your payment will be issued automatically, with no additional paperwork needed.
Checking Your PFD Status
To track the status of your application and check when your PFD payment will arrive, visit the PFD website and use “myPFD” at https://myinfo.pfd.dor.alaska.gov/.
Ensure that your current address is up to date. If you applied electronically, you can update your address online or submit a Change of Address Form at an official office.