The Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) continues to be a flagship welfare program that distributes annual benefits to eligible residents, funded by the state’s oil revenues. As of April 2025, the amount for that year has not been made official, but it is anticipated that it will follow historical patterns linked to the performance of the Permanent Fund and legislative decisions.
According to historical data, the maximum payment recorded was $3,284 in 2022, while in 2024 $1,702 was delivered, including an energy supplement. By 2025, unofficial sources have speculated $3,200, although the Alaska Department of Revenue warns that this figure lacks confirmation. Keep reading and find out what requirements you must meet to qualify and be eligible for the PFD stimulus check program.
Who qualifies for the PFD stimulus payment and when to expect the disbursement?
The PFD is calculated by averaging five years of fund returns. This method, established in 1976, seeks to balance market fluctuations. “The process includes adding the statutory net income of the current year and the previous four, dividing by five and applying 21% for dividends,” explains the official portal. The variability of the amount reflects both financial performance and political adjustments.
In 2024, the official breakdown showed a base dividend of $1,403.83, plus $298.17 for energy relief. Although some media have projected increases for 2025, the PFD administration entity has not yet finished defining exactly when each eligible Alaskan will receive it.
Payment dates for 2025 could begin on October 3, following the pattern of 2024, where direct deposits were processed first. Those who did not apply between January 1 and March 31, 2025 were excluded, with exceptions. Eligibility requires continuous residency in Alaska through 2024, with no recent criminal convictions.
How to use myinfo.pfd.dor.alaska.gov to check the status of your stimulus payment
The myAlaska portal has strengthened its security: it now requires stronger passwords and, at the first login that interacts with Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) requests, activates multi-factor authentication (MFA) via SMS or call. This will help prevent unauthorized access and possible fraud.
From myPFD you can view and manage your procedures (or those of your sponsored minors), as long as first and last names match exactly the registered request (hyphens are mandatory; apostrophes are not). There are two ways to consult it:
General search (limited info):
- Reprint the signature sheet.
- Check pending actions to complete your request.
- Update your charitable donations to Pick.Click.Give or Alaska529 by August 31 of the dividend year.
- Access with myAlaska account (complete information):
- All of the above, plus the possibility of signing online.
- Modify postal, physical and email addresses.
- Update direct deposit data.
- Download your 1099 tax.
To get started, click “Sign In” next to the myAlaska logo; You can use your existing account or create a new one (you only need a valid email). Do not create multiple accounts or share your credentials: the only one that will show and allow you to edit your PFD will be the one you originally used.
