Final wave of $1,702 checks will hit Alaskans on Aug. 21; roughly 600,000 residents are set to benefit. The Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) program will close its 2024 payment calendar in three short weeks, handing a final batch of $1,702 checks to eligible residents on August 21. That means anyone still listed as “Pending” by August 13 should see cash in hand before September arrives.
How the August payment calendar wraps up the 2024 dividend cycle? Wondering if you’ll see money this month? Here’s the official timeline the Alaska Department of Revenue released earlier this year:
| Status cut‑off date | Payout date |
|---|---|
| Eligible–Not Paid by June 11 | June 18 |
| Eligible–Not Paid by July 9 | July 17 |
| Pending by August 13 | August 21 |
The agency confirmed 666,213 complete applications for the 2024 cycle, approving 624,489 after vetting. Independent estimates suggest about 600,000 households have already pocketed the benefit.
Residency rules every Alaska applicant must satisfy before collecting cash
Continuous residency inside state lines during 2024 is non‑negotiable. Applicants must also show they intend to stay indefinitely and cannot claim tax residency elsewhere after December 31, 2023. Felony convictions in 2024? That’s an automatic “no.” Other disqualifiers include:
- Absence from Alaska for more than 180 days without a valid reason such as schooling or medical care
- Failure to prove at least 72 consecutive hours in Alaska during 2023 or 2024
- Certain misdemeanor jail terms when the applicant has prior offenses
Sound straightforward, right? Still, every year a few hopefuls miss out because they overlook one of these rules.
Exact 2025 application window and why missing it shuts the door
Applications for next year’s dividend opened February 1 and closed March 31, 2025. If you sat on the sidelines, there’s no late‑filing grace period—checks only go to residents who submitted on time and meet every eligibility test. The final dividend amount for 2025 will be announced early next year, but officials indicate the two‑part formula (base dividend plus energy supplement) is here to stay. Below, a quick recap and next steps:
- August 21 marks the last payout for the 2024 dividend
- Each approved recipient receives the same $1,702 total
- Verify your status or file appeals at pfd.alaska.gov
Consequently, if your application still shows “Pending,” log in to the PFD portal, update any missing documents, and keep an eye on your bank account around the fourth week of August.