When the topic is financial relief, Alaska is famous for it. Because of the permanent fund deposit (PFD), which is considered one of the largest stimulus checks in the nation. This payment is made by oil profits and given to the citizens.
Although most of the people had received this money in October 2024 itself, but there are some people who did not take their money on time due to some reason. Now in April 2025, the government has started sending money for them as well.
Let us know what this PFD check is, how much amount is received, and who is going to get its benefit this time in April.
What is Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD)?
PFD is actually a government scheme which is a way of distributing Alaska’s oil earnings among the citizens there. Every year it is decided how much amount will be given and then it is transferred to the account of every eligible resident of the state.
In 2024, this amount was $1,312, and the same amount is being given to those who could not get it in October.
It is worth noting that this is not any new help or a new stimulus for 2025, but is a part of the amount of last year which was not received till now.
Who will get this check in April 2025?
PFD check is not given on a “first come, first served” policy. Rather, it depends on when your application was approved.
In April 2025, those people are entitled to this amount:
- Whose application was approved between April 10 and April 17, 2025, or before.
- Those who were eligible last year, but had not received the money till now.
Who are the people eligible?

If you want this PFD amount to come into your account, then you have to fulfill some important conditions:
- You must have been a permanent resident of Alaska for the entire year 2023.
- You must not have gone out of the state for more than 180 days at a time.
- (Yes, if you were on study, treatment, or military duty, then an exemption can be given.)
- You must not have committed any major crime (felony) or any specified minor crime in 2023.
- Your application must have been submitted for review by March 31, 2024.
If you have filled out the application for 2025 till now, then its amount will come in October only.
How will you get the money?
Residents of Alaska can check the status of their application by visiting the official website of Alaska Department of Revenue.
You just have to enter your application number or personal information. There you will know whether:
- Whether the money has been released or not.
- Whether the application is pending or approved.
If you haven’t received the money yet and you are meeting the rules, then you should check these things:
- Whether the application was approved recently or not.
- Whether the bank account information is correct or not.
- Whether there has been an administrative error or delay.
Why is this PFD check special?
The biggest feature of this PFD check in Alaska is that it directly benefits the public from the oil earnings of the state.
While stimulus programs come occasionally in other states of America, in Alaska, it is a constant and reliable help.
The amount of $1,312 is a big relief for many families there, especially in winter when expenses increase.
And if everything goes according to plan, the new PFD check of 2025 will come in October, the amount of which will be decided according to this year’s income and budget.
Conclusion
Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend is not only an economic support for the people there, but it also shows that this is a great way to distribute the earnings from natural resources among the public.
People whose applications were not approved earlier in April 2025 are now going to get relief of $1,312.
FAQs
Q1. What is the amount of the Alaska PFD stimulus check in 2025?
A: It’s $1,312 for those who missed their previous payment.
Q2. Who is eligible for the PFD check in April 2025?
A: Residents who lived in Alaska all of 2023, didn’t leave for over 180 days, committed no disqualifying crimes, and had an application approved by March 31, 2024.
Q3. How can I check my PFD application status?
A: Visit the official Alaska Department of Revenue website and use your application number or personal details.
Q4. When will the new 2025 PFD cycle start?
A: Payments for the new cycle are expected in October 2025.
Q5. Can new applicants receive money in April 2025?
A: No, only applications submitted and reviewed before March 31, 2024, are eligible now.