$1,702 Stimulus Payment for Everyone – October 2025 Full Payment Schedule

The $1,702 payment is part of Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) program. It combines the base dividend and an energy relief bonus to help residents. Unlike a federal stimulus, this is a state program distributing resource revenue to qualified Alaskans.

However, for 2025, the PFD has changed: lawmakers approved a lower amount ($1,000) for the year.

Thus, some of the “$1,702” references relate to the 2024 dividend payout or past expectations.

Below we show how the October 2025 schedule looks, how that parallels past practices, and what residents need to know going forward.

Payment Schedule for October 2025 (and Prior Years)

Cut-off / “Eligible-Not Paid” Date	Payment Date	Notes
Applications in “Eligible-Not Paid” by Sept 18, 2025	October 2, 2025	For direct deposit and online filers
Applications in “Eligible-Not Paid” by Oct 13, 2025	October 23, 2025	For paper check or later filings

This two-wave approach is standard: online/direct deposit payments come earlier; paper checks and later qualifiers follow later in October.

For context, earlier 2025 payments used similar “Eligible-Not Paid” windows:

• Applications eligible by Aug 13, 2025 were paid August 21, 2025
• For June 11, 2025 cut-off, payout was June 18, 2025

Important caveat: For 2025, the officially approved PFD amount is $1,000, not $1,702.

Thus, the October 2025 payment will likely be $1,000, payable on October 2 (for direct deposit) and October 23 (for paper check) to those with “Eligible-Not Paid” status by the cut-off dates.

Why Was $1,702 Mentioned at All?

The $1,702 figure comes from the 2024 PFD — comprising the base dividend and an energy relief bonus to offset high electricity/fuel costs.

When Alaska’s legislature approved the state budget in 2025, they set the PFD amount at $1,000 for that year—a significant reduction compared to prior amounts.

So, an article titled “$1,702 Stimulus Payment October 2025” is misleading—residents will receive $1,000 unless future budget changes intervene.

Eligibility & Requirements

To qualify for the 2025 PFD, you generally must satisfy:

• Alaska residency throughout 2024
• Intent to remain in Alaska indefinitely
• Be physically present in Alaska for at least 72 consecutive hours in 2023 or 2024
• Any absence over 180 days must be justified (education, medical, military)
• No felony or certain misdemeanor convictions in 2024
• Submit your application by the March 31, 2025 deadline
• Each individual (including minors) must apply via online or paper form

If you miss the deadline, you cannot apply retroactively.

You also must set your payment method (direct deposit or paper check) in your application.

Tax & Other Notes

• Alaska does not impose state income tax, so the PFD is not taxed by the state.
• However, the IRS treats the PFD as federal taxable income, so you must report it on your federal 2025 tax return.
• If you change your banking or mailing address late, it can delay your payment.
• Always verify your application status via the PFD or Department of Revenue portal.

What You Should Do Now

1. Confirm your application status (i.e. whether you are “Eligible-Not Paid”).
2. Make sure your direct deposit information is correct (if using that method).
3. Monitor the cut-off windows (Sept 18 and Oct 13) to ensure you’re included.
4. Prepare to report the amount on your next federal tax return.
5. Stay informed—if the legislature adjusts the PFD amount mid-year, rules may change.

While many references still cite a $1,702 PFD stimulus payment, that number reflects the 2024 payout. For 2025, Alaska’s legislature has approved a $1,000 dividend, to be distributed in October 2025 — October 2 for direct deposit filers and October 23 for paper checks.

If you’re eligible and your application is in “Eligible-Not Paid” status by the deadline, you should receive your payment during those dates. Double-check your banking details, monitor your status, and be ready to report the amount on your federal tax return.

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