Parents and Counselors
Information about UAS for parents, guardians, and counselors to help students plan for college.
Important Deadlines
High School Students
Educational Privacy
Visiting Campus
Costs and Payment Options
- Estimated Cost of Attendance
- Financial Aid
- Financial Aid Checklist
- FAFSA UAS FAFSA code: 001065
- Payment Options
Housing Options
Common FAQs
Have your student's school send official transcripts by email or mail.
Email:uas.admissions@alaska.edu
Mail:
UAS Admissions Office
11066 Auke Lake Way
Juneau, AK 99801
To qualify for Alaska resident tuition, your student must be physically present in Alaska for two years prior to the published first day of instruction for the semester in which they apply and declare the intention to remain in Alaska indefinitely.
A dependent child (one who is unmarried, younger than age 24, and financially dependent on his/her parent or guardian) will be considered a resident for tuition purposes if he or she has a parent or guardian that qualifies as a current Alaska resident.
Dependent children of alumni who have received an associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree from the University of Alaska also qualify for resident tuition.
Others eligible for resident tuition include, students who graduated from an Alaska high school within the last 12 months, active duty military, their spouses and dependents, and residents of Sister Cities as approved by the Board of Regents.
Contact the Admissions Office for more details at (907) 796-6100 or uas.admissions@alaska.edu.
To qualify for Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) tuition rates, the student must be a resident in one of the following states:
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Hawai'i
- Idaho
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- North Dakota
- Oregon
- South Dakota
- Utah
- Washington
- Wyoming
- US Pacific Territories and Freely Associated States
Please note that not all programs are eligible for WUE tuition and that students who attend as a WUE student are not eligible for in-state tuition.
Contact the Admissions Office for more details at (907) 796-6100 or uas.admissions@alaska.edu.
Yes, a dependent child of a person who holds an associate, baccalaureate or graduate degree from any University of Alaska campus is eligible for resident tuition.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens on October 1 of each year for students who will be attending college the following fall semester. You do not need to complete this year's taxes before your student completes the FAFSA. Students filling out the FAFSA can use tax information from the previous year.
The IRS Data Retrieval Tool allows FAFSA applicants to access the tax return information needed to complete the FAFSA, and transfer the required information directly into the FAFSA from the IRS. The FAFSA includes a link to the IRS for applicants who are eligible to use the Data Retrieval Tool.
Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The UAS school code is 001065.
Submit the University of Alaska Scholarship Application.
Visit the Financial Aid website or call (907) 796-6255 for more information. The deadline for merit-based UAS scholarships is February 15.
Before meeting with an advisor, incoming freshmen need to place into math and writing classes. Adequately preparing can save significant time and money - placement scores determine which classes your student can start in.
- Math: Students can take the Math Placement Exam online at any time.
- Writing: Students can place into writing classes based on their ACT or SAT scores. If they did not take the ACT or SAT, follow the Directed Self Placement guide to get a good idea of which writing class is appropriate to start in. We recommend that your student go over this and talk with an advisor for an honest discussion of their writing skills and abilities.
Transfer or Returning students who have already passed college level math or English classes, do not need to take a placement exam.
No.
Once your student's application is processed, the Admissions Office will issue your student an ID number that will enable them to access UAOnline where they can check on the status of their application, as well as apply for UA Scholarships, register for classes, and more.
Students are not obligated to share their UAS information with their parents or guardians.
Students may give permission to UAS to release any of their education record information, however they must complete an Education Record Information Release form and submit it with a copy of their government issued ID.
Visit the Office of Student Accounts for payment options.
UAS Offers both a Fall and Spring Orientation program on the Juneau and Ketchikan campuses. Orientation is required for all new degree seeking students who are registered for 12 credits or more. We encourage students to sign up at the UAS Orientation webpage.
There is a parent Orientation offered during the Fall Orientation on the Juneau campus.
Students are not obligated to share their UAS information with their parents or guardians.
Students may give permission to UAS to release any of their education record information, however they must complete an Education Record Information Release form and submit it with a copy of their government issued ID.
Yes! UAS Admissions Counselors travel across the state of Alaska and the Lower 48. Please email the Admissions Team at uas.recruiting@alaska.edu.
Yes! We would be happy to set up a campus visit for any high school student or group that will be in Juneau. Please fill out a Visit Request form, or email the Admissions Team at uas.recruiting@alaska.edu.