In the United States, residents of Alaska continue to get one of the highest stimulus checks in the country: the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD). Although most payments were sent out in October last year, thousands of people who did not collect their check on time are now seeing the money deposited in their accounts this April.
The most striking feature of this state program, funded by oil revenues, is that it distributes money to residents who meet certain criteria. In 2024, the dividend was worth $1,312, and that amount remains the same for those who did not receive the previous deposit. This is not a new payment approved in 2025, but an extension of the last cycle.
However, not everyone can access this help, as you must be eligible. The Alaska government is sending these checks in stages only to people who met the requirements last year and whose application was recently reviewed and approved. Let’s see who can get this money in April.
Who can get the PFD stimulus check in April 2025?
The Permanent Fund Dividend check is not awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, but rather based on the date it was finally approved. In April 2025, payments are targeted at individuals whose application was approved between April 10 and 17, or in previous weeks, but who had not received the deposit.
To be eligible for the PFD Stimulus check, you must meet the following requirements:
- Have been a permanent resident of Alaska for the entire year of 2023.
- Have not left the state for more than 180 consecutive days, except for valid approved reasons (such as education, health, or military service).
- Have not been convicted of any felony or certain misdemeanors during 2023.
In addition, current payments are only being issued to those who already had their application under review before March 31, 2024. This means that new applications for the 2025 cycle are not part of these shipments.
It is important that the recipient has provided the state with a valid bank account or has activated the option to receive a physical check, although the latter method usually takes longer.
How to get the Stimulus check?
Alaska residents can check the status of their application by accessing the official website of the Alaska Department of Revenue. There, with the application number or personal information, you can verify if the payment has already been issued or if the application is still pending.
If you have not received the money and believe that you meet all the requirements, we recommend:
- Check if the application was approved recently.
- Confirm that the bank details on file are correct.
- Check if there was an administrative error or delay in the review.
This $1,312 check represents considerable financial relief for many families in the state. Although it is an Alaska-only program, its continuity and stability make it one of the most solid forms of state support in the country.
If all goes according to plan, the new PFD cycle for 2025 will begin payments in October, and the amount may be adjusted depending on the budget and the fund’s income.
