Financial Aid

Quick Question?

Email dmbudde@alaska.edu to get answers.

Make an Appointment

Phone appointments are available for financial aid advising. Schedule your financial aid advising appointment below.

A confirmation email will be sent after scheduling an advising appointment. Depending upon specific needs, the advisor may recommend the student download the Zoom meeting app to allow screen sharing capabilities on computers or in the App Store and Google Play Store for phones.

Darla Budde

Darla serves all students at Mat-Su College and is also a School Certifying Official that can assist active-duty military and students who are veterans utilize their VA benefits.

Book an online appointment with Darla

Financial Aid Workshops

Financial Aid is money to help you meet your educational expenses at Mat-Su College. Our Financial Aid Advisors are here to assist you with making your dreams of a quality education come true. Find how to apply for aid, what options are available, and how to manage your aid. All students in need should apply for financial aid – do not assume you are not eligible! Part-time and full-time degree-seeking students are eligible to receive financial aid funds.

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SCHOOL CODE - 011462

Aid Basics

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Apply for financial aid up to six months before the semester your aid will be used.
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Accept your award. Each individual loan must be accepted or declined.
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Loans
Students and some parents can borrow money to help pay for education expenses
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Apply for Admission to Mat-Su College (or UAA)
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year you are degree-seeking
Complete a scholarship application
Contact the Bureau of Indian Affairs or your local native organization about available awards (if applicable)
Make an appointment with a Financial Aid Advisor and Academic Advisor. Call 907-745-9762
Register for classes at UAOnline
If needed, fulfill requirements by U.S. Department of Education for verification
Check your UAOnline Account to see which forms to complete your financial aid application

Go to UAOnline

Log into the secured area with your Username and Password.
Click on Financial Aid tab.
Select UAA
Click on Award
Click on Award by Aid Year
Select the aid year in the drop down box (refer to your Student Aid Report). Click Submit.
Click on the Accept Award Offer tab. You will have award options presented at this point.
- You can accept all or a portion of your award. It is awarded annually and will be divided between Fall and Spring.
- Grants and scholarship awards are automatically accepted for you.
Click Submit.

If accepting loans, first-time borrowers should complete the next steps

Complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN)
- The MPN is an agreement that can be used to take one or more loans for one or more academic years (up to 10 years). Separate MPN's are required for Parent PLUS loans.
- Save a copy of your MPN as it is a legal document to keep for future reference.
Complete Entrance Loan Counseling
- This is a Federal requirement when you take out a Federal Stafford Loan for the first time.
- Counseling sessions can be done online and may take about 30-45 minutes

Master Promissory Note

Entrance Loan Counseling

* Remember to monitor your financial aid status and re-apply for the FAFSA, annually.

Check your UAOnline account and maintain contact with your Financial Aid Advisor to ensure all requirements have been met. Don’t assume your application is complete! Other requirements may be added to your account before the funds are actually awarded. If you are using financial aid to order your books you can apply for a book voucher at the Campus Cache in July. The deadline to submit verification documents is July 1 to ensure review by start of Fall term.

Thursday June 10th, 3pm – 4pm
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Monday June 14th, 9am – 10am
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Wednesday June 16th, 1pm – 2pm
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Friday June 18th, 3pm – 4pm
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Tuesday June 22nd, 10am – 11am
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Thursday June 24th, 3pm – 4pm
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Monday June 28th, 9am – 10am
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Wednesday June 30th, 1pm – 2pm
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File your FAFSA online. (If you filed the year before, complete a renewal form. You may be eligible for supplemental funds given to early applicants.) It is important to apply as soon as possible to receive maximum funds. Apply for scholarships for next academic year. Many scholarships, including the UAA Foundation Awards have February deadlines.

Monday, July 12th - 10am -11am
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Wednesday, July 14th - 1pm - 2pm
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Tuesday, July 20th - 3pm - 4pm
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Thursday, July 22nd - 10am -11am
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Monday, July 26th - 1pm - 2pm
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Wednesday, July 28th - 3pm - 4pm
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Tuesday August 3rd - 10am -11am
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Thursday, August 5th - 1pm - 2pm
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Monday, August 9th - 3pm - 4pm
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Wednesday August 11th - 10am -11am
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Tuesday, August 17th - 1pm - 2pm
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Thursday, August 19th - 3pm - 4pm
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Monday, August 23rd - 10am -11am
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Wednesday, August 25th - 1pm - 2pm
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Tuesday, August 31st - 3pm - 4pm
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Monitor your account at UAOnline, you can find the status of your FAFSA there. Contact the financial aid office if you have questions or need assistance at 745-9762.