Tuition, Costs & Financial Aid
100% of Alaska Christian College students receive financial assistance. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring cost is never a barrier to your education.
2026–2027 Cost of Attendance
Applies to full-time undergraduate students (12 to 18 credits per semester).
| Category | Per Semester | Per Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (12–18 credits)Covers all instructional course credits | $5,500 | $11,000 |
| Room (Campus Housing)Dormitory, triplex, quadplex, or student cabin | $3,450 | $6,900 |
| Board (Meal Plan)Full campus dining service throughout semester | $2,925 | $5,850 |
| Mandatory Institutional FeesStudent activities, technology & campus services | $197 | $394 |
| Total Published Tuition, Room, Board & Fees | $12,072 | $24,144 |
| * Estimated Transportation & Flights | $2,400 | $4,800 |
| * Estimated Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $1,000 | $2,000 |
Note on Estimates: Transportation and personal expense allowances are estimates approved for federal financial aid calculations. Individual travel costs will vary depending on your home village or region in Alaska.
Peaks Academic Scholarship Program
Based on your high school GPA, you can automatically receive up to Full Tuition through our Peaks awards: Denali Peak (3.91–4.0 GPA, Full Tuition), St. Elias Peak ($8,000/yr), Foraker Peak ($7,000/yr), Iliamna Peak ($6,000/yr), or Redoubt Peak ($5,000/yr).
Estimate Your Actual Out-of-Pocket Cost
Because 100% of ACC degree students receive financial aid, most families pay only a small fraction of the published rate.
Investing in Your Calling & Future
With 100% of students receiving financial aid and personalized FAFSA and regional Native corporation scholarship guidance, ACC grads walk across the commencement stage ready to lead without crippling student debt.
Alaska Native Corporation & Partner Scholarships
Most ACC students receive multiple scholarships that significantly lower or eliminate out-of-pocket costs. Apply to your regional Native corporation and non-profit trusts early.
American Indian College Fund
Full-tuition and stipend scholarships for indigenous undergraduate scholars.
American Indian Services
Need-based tuition assistance for Native American and Alaska Native students.
Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP)
Higher education grant funding for tribal members across the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC)
Educational grants for cooperative members and their dependents.
Aqqaluk Trust (NANA Region)
Scholarships for NANA shareholders and descendants pursuing higher education.
Bristol Bay Foundation
Higher education scholarships for BBNC shareholders and descendants.
Bristol Bay Native Association (BBNA)
Higher education and adult vocational training grants in the Bristol Bay region.
Bristol Bay Economic Development Corp (BBEDC)
College scholarship programs for residents of eligible Bristol Bay communities.
Calista Education and Culture (CECI)
Scholarships for Calista Corporation shareholders and descendants.
Coastal Villages Region Fund (CVRF)
Louis Bunyan Memorial Scholarship for students in 20 member Bering Sea communities.
Doyon Foundation
Competitive and basic scholarships for Doyon shareholders and descendants.
Frank Ferguson Memorial Scholarship (NW Arctic)
Northwest Arctic Borough scholarship supporting regional higher education.
Maniilaq Association / Paaraq
Higher education scholarships for tribal members of the Maniilaq service area.
MyCache (Kawerak / Bering Strait)
Unified scholarship portal for Bering Strait regional organizations.
NIMA Corporation
Educational support for Nunivak Island shareholders and descendants.
Yukon Delta Fisheries Development Assoc. (YDFDA)
Higher education and vocational training financial assistance for Yukon Delta students.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Federal Pell grants up to $7,395/year that do not have to be repaid.
Complete the FAFSA
Filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the single most important step to unlock federal grants, work-study, and state funding. Our financial aid team can help you file over the phone.