UPDATED 28 Oct 2025 to reflect staff and information changes
Are you interested in studying at UAF but you’re not sure where to start? My name is Cathrine and as the Online Enrollment Specialist at UAF eCampus, I’m here to help you with any and all questions you may have about UAF! This includes information about programs, the application process, and navigating your way through the various aspects of getting started as a student here. My contact information is cgbrattain@alaska.edu and 907-455-2067.
Below is a list of some of the frequently asked questions I get from prospective and current students, but if you have more questions that aren’t answered, make an appointment with me and I can be sure to provide you with the assistance you need!
I earned credits at a university more than 10/20/30/40+ years ago. Will those transfer to UAF?
UAF does not have a time limit on credits you bring in! As long as the credits are from a regionally-accredited university and are above a C- grade, these can be transferred to UAF. Read about the university’s transfer policies.
How will my prior college credits transfer to UAF?
How the credits come in to your degree really depends on the major you choose and the subjects your prior credits are within. As a default, you should earn elective credits. UAF has a handy new transfer credit estimator that you can use to get an idea of how your credits might come in, even before you apply! Once the evaluation of your credits have been processed, you can work with your advisor to determine how the credits were applied. If any credits don’t come in as a specific degree requirement, you and your advisor can petition for those credits to fulfill a requirement.
How much does this program cost?
All eCampus courses charge at the in state tuition rate regardless of where you live! We have a cost breakdown estimate for each program on the program pages found on our website. Please feel free to contact the eCampus office at 907-455-2067, with additional questions regarding program costs and additional university fees.
Are there scholarships available?
UAF offers hundreds of scholarships through a scholarship matching software called AWARDED. AWARDED offers a single scholarship application for students to complete, and then matches them to every scholarship they qualify for. The AWARDED scholarship application deadline is February 15th. . Online students get the same consideration for scholarships as any other student. Read more about scholarships.
Do I need to submit my FAFSA before I apply to UAF?
No, you can submit the FAFSA at any time during the application process, even after admissions. The FAFSA is not required for admissions to UAF, however students are strongly encouraged to file and submit their FAFSA each year. According to the Financial Aid Office, the FAFSA is required in order to receive federal aid such as Pell Grant or federal student loans. It is also required for state aid in Alaska when it comes to the Alaska Performance Scholarship, the Alaska Education Grant, and additional scholarships. Even if you don’t receive Pell Grant funds, and do not want to utilize any loans, students are still encouraged to file the FAFSA. This information can be found on the Financial Aid Office website. Find out more about the FAFSA.
I’m trying to apply online, but I can’t find the program I am interested in!
Some programs are not listed under the main campus (Fairbanks Troth Yeddha’); try changing the ‘campus applying’ to another campus. For example, you have to select Community and Technical College to find most occupational endorsements, undergraduate certificates, and associates. I’m happy to schedule to meet on Zoom with you to go over the application step-by-step if you wish!
What are the admissions deadlines? Can I apply late?
Occupational Endorsements, Undergraduate Certificates, and Associate’s programs do not have a set deadline, though we encourage you to apply as early as possible. Applying close to the start of classes may impact timelines related to financial aid and transfer credit.
For Bachelor’s programs, please send in your application by:
May 1 – for Summer semester
June 15 – for Fall semester
Spring – November 1
For bachelor’s students, it is possible to apply late. For those who miss the main application deadline, an extension is offered for a $75 late fee in addition to the application fee.
Before you apply late, consider when classes begin and that there will be many things to do before you can register. Order/submit all of your transcripts right away because delays in submitting transcripts will delay financial aid. Also be aware that you will not be considered for Nanook Pledge or Nanook Commitment scholarships if you apply past the admissions application deadline.
Graduate degree programs (including post-baccalaureate certificates and graduate certificates) have variable deadlines, and are often much earlier than listed on the general Admissions website. It is often not possible to submit a late application for graduate studies. For more information regarding graduate degree program admissions deadlines, please contact UAF’s Graduate School.
I have been admitted, but I cannot register! What should I do?
Degree students are required to meet with an academic advisor before they register each semester. UAF has a list of advisors, but if you are still having difficulty, feel free to reach out to me and I can give you your advisor’s contact information. Keep in mind you may also need to take placement tests for certain courses, and you will get the most out of your advising appointment if you take those placements prior to meeting with your advisor.
For nondegree students, it may be that you are trying to take a class with a prerequisite. Since you are nondegree, you may not have any prior coursework in our system. If you believe you have the prior prerequisite filled outside of the UAF system, feel free to forward your unofficial transcript to the program’s academic advisor and they can assist you with course overrides.
UPDATED on 28 Oct 2025 by Cathrine Brattain, eCampus Online Enrollment Specialist.
