Financial Aid

Advisor talking with student

Financial aid is money that is received to help meet your educational expenses at Mat-Su College. It can cover costs like tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, transportation, and some living expenses.

Financial aid comes in many forms, so our Financial Aid Advisors are here to assist you with making your dreams of a quality education come true. Make an appointment with one of our Financial Aid Advisors and learn how to apply for aid, what options are available to you, and how to manage your aid.  Every single student should apply for financial aid – do not assume you are not eligible! Part-time and full-time degree-seeking students are eligible to receive federal financial aid funds.

 

Have a Quick Question?    Email Darla at dmhaddeland@alaska.edu  or Audrey at abadger@alaska.edu

Make an Appointment

Phone appointments are available for financial aid advising.

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.

Schedule your financial aid advising appointment below.

Advisor Darla

Darla Haddeland

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 utilizing VA benefits.

  Book an online appointment with Darla

 


 

Advisor Audrey smiling

Audrey Badger

We are here to help you navigate your funding options, from VA education benefits and state waivers, to financial aid, grants and scholarships. The Mat-Su College | UAA has a long history of educating veterans, active duty military and military dependent students. I am honored to continue the mission of supporting our service members and their families as they further their education. 

  Book an online appointment with Audrey

  

Financial Aid Basics

  1. Apply for Admission to Mat-Su College (or UAA)
  2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year you are degree-seeking
  3. Complete a scholarship application
  4. Contact the Bureau of Indian Affairs or your local native organization about available awards (if applicable)
  5. Make an appointment with a Financial Aid Advisor and Academic Advisor.  Call 907-745-9762
  6. Register for classes at UAOnline
  7. If needed, fulfill requirements by U.S. Department of Education for verification
  8. Check your UAOnline Account to see which forms to complete your financial aid application

 

 

Go to UAOnline
 
  1. Log into the secured area with your Username and Password.
  2. Click on Financial Aid tab.
  3. Select UAA
  4. Click on Award
  5. Click on Award by Aid Year
  6. Select the aid year in the drop down box (refer to your Student Aid Report).  Click Submit.
  7. 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.
  8. 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

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


 

Financial Aid Workshops

Have questions about financial aid? Join us for a complete walk through of the entire financial aid process! The workshop will cover many topics, including but not limited to:

  • The FAFSA application,
  • Scholarships,
  • Student loans,
  • FAFSA Myths and
  • Troubleshooting financial aid problems.

The workshop will include a PowerPoint presentation with Financial Aid Advisor Darla Haddeland. Students will be able to ask questions after the presentation. 


Workshop Dates:                              
                                         

Wednesday, March 6th 9am-10am - https://alaska.zoom.us/j/87191132020?pwd=bXNqT2ZGRURFcm1DTFMwd2VQZ2Vwdz09

Tuesday, March 12th 3pm-4pm - https://alaska.zoom.us/j/86329869523?pwd=Nk5IbGlvcVZzc0pzQUJ3TVIvWHlFZz09

Thursday, March 14th 3pm-4pm - https://alaska.zoom.us/j/87957104651?pwd=Yng2YWJRY2UrRnNYazRNenZoNUpZdz09

Wednesday, March 20th 9am-10am - https://alaska.zoom.us/j/87191132020?pwd=bXNqT2ZGRURFcm1DTFMwd2VQZ2Vwdz09

Tuesday, March 26th 3pm-4pm - https://alaska.zoom.us/j/86329869523?pwd=Nk5IbGlvcVZzc0pzQUJ3TVIvWHlFZz09

Thursday, March 28th 3pm-4pm -https://alaska.zoom.us/j/87957104651?pwd=Yng2YWJRY2UrRnNYazRNenZoNUpZdz09

Wednesday, April 3rd 9am-10am - https://alaska.zoom.us/j/87191132020?pwd=bXNqT2ZGRURFcm1DTFMwd2VQZ2Vwdz09

Tuesday, April 9th 3pm-4pm - https://alaska.zoom.us/j/86329869523?pwd=Nk5IbGlvcVZzc0pzQUJ3TVIvWHlFZz09

Thursday, April 11th 3pm-4pm -https://alaska.zoom.us/j/87957104651?pwd=Yng2YWJRY2UrRnNYazRNenZoNUpZdz09

Wednesday, April 17th 9am-10am - https://alaska.zoom.us/j/87191132020?pwd=bXNqT2ZGRURFcm1DTFMwd2VQZ2Vwdz09

Tuesday, April 23rd 3pm-4pm - https://alaska.zoom.us/j/86329869523?pwd=Nk5IbGlvcVZzc0pzQUJ3TVIvWHlFZz09

Thursday, April 25th 3pm-4pm -https://alaska.zoom.us/j/87957104651?pwd=Yng2YWJRY2UrRnNYazRNenZoNUpZdz09

Wednesday, May 1st 9am-10am - https://alaska.zoom.us/j/87191132020?pwd=bXNqT2ZGRURFcm1DTFMwd2VQZ2Vwdz09

Tuesday, May 7th 3pm-4pm - https://alaska.zoom.us/j/86329869523?pwd=Nk5IbGlvcVZzc0pzQUJ3TVIvWHlFZz09

Thursday, May 9th 3pm-4pm -https://alaska.zoom.us/j/87957104651?pwd=Yng2YWJRY2UrRnNYazRNenZoNUpZdz09

Wednesday, May 15th 9am-10am - https://alaska.zoom.us/j/87191132020?pwd=bXNqT2ZGRURFcm1DTFMwd2VQZ2Vwdz09

Tuesday, May 21st 3pm-4pm - https://alaska.zoom.us/j/86329869523?pwd=Nk5IbGlvcVZzc0pzQUJ3TVIvWHlFZz09

Thursday, May 23rd 3pm-4pm -https://alaska.zoom.us/j/87957104651?pwd=Yng2YWJRY2UrRnNYazRNenZoNUpZdz09

Wednesday, May 29th 9am-10am - https://alaska.zoom.us/j/87191132020?pwd=bXNqT2ZGRURFcm1DTFMwd2VQZ2Vwdz09

Tuesday, June 4th 3pm-4pm - https://alaska.zoom.us/j/86329869523?pwd=Nk5IbGlvcVZzc0pzQUJ3TVIvWHlFZz09

Thursday, June 6th 3pm-4pm -https://alaska.zoom.us/j/87957104651?pwd=Yng2YWJRY2UrRnNYazRNenZoNUpZdz09

Wednesday, June 12th 9am-10am - https://alaska.zoom.us/j/87191132020?pwd=bXNqT2ZGRURFcm1DTFMwd2VQZ2Vwdz09

Tuesday, June 18th 3pm-4pm - https://alaska.zoom.us/j/86329869523?pwd=Nk5IbGlvcVZzc0pzQUJ3TVIvWHlFZz09

Wednesday, June 26th 9am-10am - https://alaska.zoom.us/j/87191132020?pwd=bXNqT2ZGRURFcm1DTFMwd2VQZ2Vwdz09

Wednesday, July 10th 9am-10am - https://alaska.zoom.us/j/87191132020?pwd=bXNqT2ZGRURFcm1DTFMwd2VQZ2Vwdz09

Tuesday, July 16th 3pm-4pm - https://alaska.zoom.us/j/86329869523?pwd=Nk5IbGlvcVZzc0pzQUJ3TVIvWHlFZz09

Thursday, July 18th 3pm-4pm -https://alaska.zoom.us/j/87957104651?pwd=Yng2YWJRY2UrRnNYazRNenZoNUpZdz09

Wednesday, July 24th 9am-10am - https://alaska.zoom.us/j/87191132020?pwd=bXNqT2ZGRURFcm1DTFMwd2VQZ2Vwdz09