Scholarships & Aid Opportunities
100% of Alaska Christian College degree-seeking students receive financial assistance. Discover the grants and scholarships available to support your educational journey.
Peaks Academic Scholarship Program
Available to all incoming Alaska Christian College students based on high school GPA. Rewarding academic dedication with substantial tuition assistance up to full tuition!
Denali Peak Award
Our premier institutional academic award providing full tuition coverage for exceptional high school academic achievement.
St. Elias Peak Award
Substantial merit scholarship for outstanding academic performance throughout secondary education.
Foraker Peak Award
Recognizing strong academic consistency and college readiness across core curriculum subjects.
Iliamna Peak Award
Encouraging students demonstrating solid scholarship and commitment to collegiate excellence.
Redoubt Peak Award
Foundational academic assistance rewarding students ready to take their next step in higher education.
ACC Leadership & Special Grants
Leaders Full-Ride & Endowed Scholarships
Funded by generous donors, alumni, and partner churches to ensure Christ-centered education remains accessible.
The Leaders Scholarship Program
Full-Ride (Up to 4 Semesters)Eligibility: Recent high school graduates or transfer students demonstrating academic achievement and servant leadership character.
Requirements: Minimum 3.0 high school GPA, two letters of recommendation regarding leadership qualities, full-time enrollment (12+ credits), maintaining 2.5 GPA.
ACC Named Scholarships
Varies by EndowmentEligibility: Continuing and incoming students demonstrating financial need, Christian character, and community commitment.
Requirements: Completion of the ACC Named Scholarship application, verified FAFSA submission, and faculty/mentor endorsement.
Christian Ministry Vocation Scholarship
Up to $2,000 / yearEligibility: Students pursuing an Associate in Arts with emphasis in Christian Ministry.
Requirements: Essay detailing personal call to ministry and endorsement from church leadership.
Campus Work-Study / Student Employment
Up to $2,400 / yearEligibility: Full-time students eligible for federal or institutional student employment on campus.
Requirements: Campus work placement in dining commons, facilities maintenance, or Learning Resource Center tutoring.
Tribal & Regional Corporation Support
ANCSA Regional & Village Corporation Foundations
Most Alaska Native students qualify for substantial educational scholarships through their regional and village corporations. Our Financial Aid Office helps students complete their foundation paperwork each semester.
Scholarships Pave the Road to Commencement
By combining Peaks Academic Awards, institutional scholarships, and your Alaska Native regional corporation grants, the majority of our graduates leave ACC with minimal or zero out-of-pocket educational debt.
Federal & State Programs
Government Grants & Scholarships
Federal Pell Grant
Up to $7,395 / year (FAFSA based)
Need-based federal grant that does not require repayment. Awarded automatically based on your Student Aid Index (SAI).
Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS)
Up to $4,755 / year
State merit scholarship for Alaska high school graduates completing qualifying rigorous curriculum and testing.
Alaska Education Grant (AEG)
$500 – $4,000 / year
State need-based grant for qualifying Alaska residents attending eligible postsecondary institutions.
Questions About Financial Aid Eligibility?
Our Financial Aid team is available to walk you through the FAFSA and corporation applications.