"how much is the pfd this year"

Eligible Alaskans who applied online and opted for direct deposit should start receiving the money on Sept. 20.

Payments to those who submitted paper applications or requested paper checks are set to go out about two weeks later, starting the week of Oct. 3.

This year’s PFD is lower than what the 40-year-old state formula would have set, but it’s still the highest dividend on record.