In nine days, eligible Alaska residents who have yet to get their checks from the Alaska Department of Revenue as part of the Permanent Fund Dividend will receive their payments.

Eligible residents who will get their payments on April 18 include eligible residents who have not gotten their checks from the Permanent Fund Dividend program from 2023 or earlier and have the “Eligible-Not Paid” status by Wednesday.

An Alaskan must intend to remain a resident of the state indefinitely and not be a convicted felon, among other qualifications, to qualify for a check.

The amount the Permanent Fund Dividend check is worth is determined by the state’s annual mineral revenues for that year. In 2023, the check was worth $1,312 and began going out to eligible residents in October.

“The 2023 PFD marks the 42nd year Alaskans have received their share of the state’s natural resource wealth,” Alaska Department of Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum said in a 2023 statement. “I would like to thank our Permanent Fund Dividend Division for their tireless work year-round in administering the program and processing the applications.”

“This year, we processed over 8,000 more applications than in 2022,” Crum added. “The 2023 PFD will inject nearly $1 billion into the state’s economy and directly into the hands of Alaskans.”

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The Permanent Fund Dividend had applications open this year from Jan. 1 until March 31. Applications for the program may be completed either online or via paper form during the application period.

Additional details about the Permanent Fund Dividend, including eligibility requirements and how to apply, can be found on the state’s website.