It is anticipated that in October 2025 the United States was going to have a new federal stimulus check. This was a highly discussed information in social media and online platforms. It should be noted, though, that there is no new federal stimulus check, which is being handed out at the moment.
The amount of one thousand dollars is being mentioned in most locations and this is disorienting. This is not a new stimulus package, but it is a disbursement by the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) that is only paid to the eligible Alaska residents on an annual basis.
In this article, we will discuss in greater detail, what the Alaska PFD 2025 payment is, who will receive it, when, and what to beware of in terms of scams.
What is the Alaska PFD 2025?
- Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) is a special program within state of Alaska. It is a yearly payment and this is financed by a fund by the revenues of the oil and gas industry in the state.
- It is aimed at distributing a part of the income gained by the state natural resources (oil revenues) among all qualified citizens.
- This has been pegged at 1000 dollars per qualified citizen in 2025. This implies that a family of five members may be given a benefit of 5000 dollars as long as five of them are eligible.
PFD October 2025 Payment Schedule.
The Alaska government has announced to pay the 2025 PFD, at scheduled dates. This will make the allocation of funds to the millions of people staggered.
The date and method of payment will be the following:
- October 2, 2025: The funds will be sent by direct deposit (money into their bank account) to applicants whose status is as of September 18, 2025, Eligible-Not Paid.
- October 23, 2025: Two kinds of payments would be given on this day –
- Paper checks (who would want to get payment not in a bank account, but in a check).
- Payments to all whose status was as of October 13, 2025, was Eligible-Not Paid.
- November 20, 2025: The last stage of payments will be carried out. This will cover all payments based on the status of all those who were not paid by November 12, 2025, as of that time.
- This plan has been published in a fully transparent fashion and can be accessed on the official page of the Alaska Department of Revenue.
Eligibility Criteria
Living in Alaska is not sufficient to be given a PFD. There are some terms and conditions that have been set.
- In order to be offered a PFD in 2025, you need:
- must be an Alaska resident the whole 2024 calendar year.
- Need to consider Alaska as their permanent home.
- May not have resided in a different state or country after 31st December, 2023.
- The candidate will be required to have resided in Alaska at least 72 hours straight in 2023 or 2024.
- Should not be a convicted felon or prison inmate in 2024.
- Status Check and Process of Application.
- The deadline of application of the PFD was March 31, 2025.
- Applicants can monitor their status on the web.
- They are to log in at the portal, myAlaska that is connected with the official site of the Alaska Department of Revenue.
- Here, you will find the status of your application- Eligible, Not Paid, Paid and Pending.
Beware of Frauds and Scams
There is always misinformation on issues such as PFDs and stimulus payment. The same is true in 2025. Social media accounts and various websites are also saying that every American will get another round of $1,000 federal check. But this is false.
There is a likelihood that scammers can use this type of misinformation to attempt to steal personal information of individuals. Thus, some precaution should be taken:
The IRS (Internal Revenue Service) will never request any personal information through the phone, email, text or social media. All such messages are scams.
This is because no government agency is going to charge a fee to be paid. When one requests to be charged a fee, it is a scam.
Never rely on any other site other than the official site.
- Alaska PFD official web site: pfd.alaska.gov.
- IRS official site: IRS.gov
- PFD vs. Stimulus Check.
The stimulus check and the PFD payments are confused by many.
- Stimulus check: It is a type of check issued by the federal government at a national level in exceptional situations (e.g., economic recessions, the COVID-19 pandemic).
- PFD payments: This is a program of Alaska only and is given out every year only to qualified Alaska residents.
Conclusion
In October 2025, no new federal stimulus package is being made in the United States. The payments will be done exclusively to eligible residents in the Alaska PFD, the payment amount of which is 1,000. The term of payment will be in three installments – October 2, October 23 and November 20, 2025. You will enjoy this advantage in case you applied in time and fulfilled all the requirements. In addition, it is important to keep in mind that rumors and scams spread around this issue should be avoided. One should not trust official sites on any information.
FAQs
1. What is the $1,000 PFD stimulus?
The $1,000 PFD (Permanent Fund Dividend) is a payment made to eligible Alaska residents from the state’s Permanent Fund, distributed annually to share a portion of oil revenue.
2. Who is eligible for the October 2025 PFD payment?
Alaska residents who meet residency requirements, are U.S. citizens or qualified aliens, and have applied for the 2025 PFD are eligible.
3. When will the PFD be paid in October 2025?
The exact payment date is set by the Alaska Department of Revenue. Typically, it is scheduled for mid to late October each year.
4. How can I check my PFD payment status?
You can check the status online via the Alaska Department of Revenue’s PFD portal using your Social Security number and application details.
5. Do minors or dependents receive the PFD?
Yes, minors who meet eligibility criteria may receive a PFD, though the amount may be managed by a guardian until they reach adulthood.
