Alaska residents eligible for $1,702 stimulus payment

Eligible residents are set to receive a stimulus payment of $1,702 on March 20, 2025. This payment is part of the 2025 Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD), which shares state oil and gas revenue with residents. It is designed to help cover essential expenses like food, housing, and medical care. The total payment includes an energy assistance check of $298.17 and a PFD of $1,403.83. To qualify for this payment, residents must meet specific eligibility requirements. Applications for dividends must be in an "Eligible-Unpaid" status by certain deadlines. These deadlines include March 12, April 9, and May 7 of 2025 for different years of requests. Residents can still apply for the payment before the deadline. Applications can be completed online at the PFD portal or submitted by mail. Special considerations are available for individuals with disabilities, those applying for deceased beneficiaries, and military members who have received certain types of pay during the application period.