Alaska to Distribute $1,702 Payments to Thousands of Residents in August 2025

Thousands of Americans will receive $1,702 cash payments in August 2025 through Alaska's Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) program. The amount changes annually based on oil fund profits. Payments will be made in batches starting August 21, 2025, with the first round for those with "Eligible-Not Paid" status by August 13. To qualify, residents must have lived in Alaska for the entire year of 2024, not have claimed to live elsewhere, and meet other strict eligibility rules.

Thousands of Americans residing in Alaska will receive cash payments worth $1,702 in August 2025 through the state's Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) program. The annual payment amount varies based on the performance of the Alaska Permanent Fund, which is primarily funded by oil and gas revenues [1].

The PFD program, established in 1980 by the Alaska Legislature, distributes annual dividends to residents. The 2024 PFD payment includes $1,440 from the fund plus a one-time $262 energy relief bonus due to high oil prices [1]. Payments are scheduled to be distributed in batches starting on August 21, 2025, with the first round for those with "Eligible-Not Paid" status by August 13, 2025 [1].

To qualify for the 2024 PFD payment, residents must have lived in Alaska for the entire year of 2024, not have claimed residency in another state or country, and meet other strict eligibility rules, such as not having been convicted of a felony in the past 12 months or being absent from the state for more than 180 days in 2024 [1].

Residents can check their PFD application status and update their information through the Alaska Department of Revenue's Permanent Fund Dividend Division website using the "myPFD" tool. If residents have not received their payment by the scheduled date, they can contact the PFD division directly for assistance [1].

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[1] https://www.the-sun.com/money/14906559/alaska-permanent-fund-dividend-pfd-stimulus-checks-status/