University of Alaska Presidential Foster Youth Tuition Waiver
University of Alaska, in partnership with the Alaska Office of Children's Services (OCS)
Tuition waiver at any University of Alaska campus (up to 144 undergraduate credits) for current and former Alaska foster youth; 15 awarded each year.
- How much
- Tuition waiver for up to 144 undergraduate credits within 6 years (max 10 semesters)
- Who qualifies
- Current or former Alaska foster youth (in OCS custody and out-of-home care on or after 16th birthday)
- In OCS custody and foster care on or after age 16 and not yet 21; Alaska resident; accepted into a UA undergraduate certificate or degree program.
- For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads
- When to apply
- Open now · due June 1, 2027 Annual; applications due June 1.
- How to apply
- Apply through the OCS Independent Living Program by June 1
- Contact your Regional Independent Living Specialist for the application
- What you'll need
- state application
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (dfcs.alaska.gov)
The details
The University of Alaska and OCS offer 15 Presidential Foster Youth Tuition Waivers each year. The waiver covers tuition at any University of Alaska campus for up to 144 undergraduate credits within 6 years, not to exceed 10 semesters. Recipients must enroll by the first fall semester after the award or after high school graduation (whichever is later), stay in good standing (academic, financial and conduct) and keep a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
More money from Alaska
- Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS)Up to $7,000 per year (Level 1), $5,250 per year (Level 2) or $3,500 per year (Level 3); up to $28,000 total
- Alaska Education Grant (AEG)$500 to $4,000 per academic year
Keep looking
- Answer a few questions to see every program you qualify for
- Federal aid and national scholarships (open to students in any state)
- The FAFSA in plain English (2027-28)
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- FAFSA deadlines by state (2027-28)
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