$1,312 Stimulus Check Confirmed for June 2025 – Check Eligibility and Payment Date

Published On: June 25, 2025

Living in Alaska isn’t like living anywhere else in the U.S. The harsh winters, long periods of darkness, and remote location all contribute to a much higher cost of living. Heating your home, powering your appliances, and even putting food on the table can cost significantly more than it would in warmer, more accessible states.

To help ease that burden, Alaska offers something unique—an annual cash payout to its residents through the Permanent Fund Dividend program. For 2025, that amount is set at $1312 per eligible person. Here’s how it works and what you need to know if you live in the Last Frontier.

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Program

The Permanent Fund Dividend, or PFD, is Alaska’s way of sharing its oil and mineral wealth with the people who live there. Instead of federal money or short-term stimulus checks, the PFD is funded by a portion of the state’s earnings from natural resource development.

This payment isn’t based on income or employment status. Instead, it goes to every eligible resident, young or old, as long as they meet the requirements. It’s Alaska’s own form of economic support—and one that’s designed to reflect the state’s commitment to its people.

Eligibility

To qualify for the 2025 PFD, residents must have lived in Alaska for at least 12 months before applying. That means you must have established Alaska as your permanent home and not claimed residency in any other state or country during that time.

Some absences are allowed—for instance, if you’re serving in the military, receiving medical treatment, studying out of state, or accompanying a qualifying family member. However, these breaks must be temporary and can’t exceed 180 days in a calendar year. Documentation is required to prove the reason and length of your absence.

If you have certain felony convictions or have spent a significant amount of time in prison, you may be disqualified from receiving the dividend.

Application

Applications for the 2025 dividend were open from January through March. You could apply online through the state’s official portal or by submitting a paper form.

To complete your application, you need:

Proof of Alaska residency (utility bills, lease agreements, etc.)
Valid Alaska ID or driver’s license
Social Security Number or ITIN
Supporting documents if you had qualifying absences

Once submitted, you can track your application online. It’s also important to make sure your mailing address and bank details are correct, especially if you’re expecting direct deposit.

Distribution

The dividend payments are rolled out in three phases each year:

Phase	Timing	Who Receives It
Phase 1	January	Late approvals from previous year
Phase 2	June	Eligible, unpaid applicants
Phase 3	October	Main payment batch

Most people receive their payments in October, which is the largest and most anticipated phase.

You can choose to get your money through direct deposit or a paper check. Direct deposit is quicker and usually arrives within a few days after the release date. Paper checks can take longer due to mailing times.

Benefits

For many Alaskans, that $1312 goes straight toward winter essentials—fuel, warm clothes, electric bills, or emergency savings. Others use it for education costs, medical needs, or even small home improvements to keep heating costs down.

It also helps the local economy. With thousands of residents receiving the same payment at the same time, businesses across the state see a boost. From groceries to hardware stores to local services, that cash injection helps keep things moving.

Plus, because everyone gets the same amount, the dividend plays a small but important role in leveling the economic playing field—especially in remote communities where options for work are limited.