University of Alaska Anchorage

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Alaska Anchorage?

UAA's published cost depends heavily on Alaska residency, enrollment level, and whether a student lives on campus. For 2025-26, reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees totaled $7,738 for in-state students and $26,824 for out-of-state students. Those amounts are not complete annual living budgets.

• 2024-25 in-state undergraduate tuition: $6,192, plus $1,546 in required fees.
• 2024-25 out-of-state undergraduate tuition: $19,776, plus $1,546 in required fees.
• Reported annual room and board charge: $14,744; reported books and supplies: $768.

Adding the reported room, board, and books amounts to tuition and fees produces about $23,250 for an in-state student or $36,834 for an out-of-state student, before

Financial aid changes what an eligible student ultimately pays. In the reported aid figures, 79% of students received some form of aid and 14% had student loans. Average net price varied by family-income band; for students in the $0-$48,000 band, it was $13,401. Net price is an average after grant and scholarship aid, not the amount every family in that band will owe. Students seeking federal grants, loans, or Federal Work-Study generally begin with the FAFSA; Alaska and UAA scholarships may have additional applications or deadlines. Veterans and eligible dependents should also compare applicable education benefits with other aid.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Alaska Anchorage?

UAA students may seek part-time employment alongside their studies, including campus jobs and positions with local employers. Federal Work-Study is a particular form of need-based financial aid, not a guarantee of a job: eligible students must meet aid requirements and still apply for available positions.

Ordinary student employment does not require a Work-Study award, although individual jobs have their own qualifications and schedules. An internship is different again: it may carry academic credit, pay, both, or neither, depending on the arrangement. UAA's career resources can help students explore occupations, prepare application materials, and look for jobs or internships; a department may be the better source for placements tied to a specific major. Students balancing employment and classes should check whether required labs, clinical shifts, or fieldwork can fit their proposed work hours.