State of Alaska > Departments > Revenue > PFD Division > Eligibility Basic Eligibility Requirements To qualify for a 2010 Permanent Fund Dividend you must be able to answer yes to all of the following statements. I was a resident of Alaska during all of calendar year 2009; On the date I apply for the 2010 Permanent Fund Dividend, I have the intent to remain an Alaska resident indefinitely; I have not claimed residency in any other state or country or obtained a benefit as a result of a claim of residency in another state or country at any time since December 31, 2008; I was not: Sentenced as a result of a felony conviction during 2009; Incarcerated at any time during 2009 as the result of a felony conviction; or Incarcerated at any time during 2009 as the result of a misdemeanor conviction in Alaska if convicted of a prior felony or two or more prior misdemeanors since January 1, 1997 If absent from Alaska for more than 180 days, I was absent on an allowable absence; and I was physically present in Alaska for at least 72 consecutive hours at some time during 2008 or 2009. Program Links    Select an Option Home Page Absence Guidelines Annual Reports Application and Information Applicant Database Applications and Payments Attention 18 Year Olds Eligibility FAQ's Forms Fraud Garnishments and Assignments Historical Information Military Information PFD Kids Page Statutes and Regulations Students Yearly Dividend Amounts External Links   Select an Option Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Electronic Signature Selective Service Requirements State of Alaska UA College Savings Plan Vital Stats Records Voter Registration Information