$1702 Stimulus Payment October 2025 | Eligibility Criteria

As of October 2025, there is no nationwide federal stimulus payment of $1,702. Claims about such a payment being sent to all Americans are false and are likely scams.

However, the state of Alaska is distributing its annual Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) to eligible residents, and the amount for 2025 is $1,702. This is a yearly payment from the state’s oil revenue and is not a federal stimulus check.

Who is Eligible for the Alaska PFD?

To be eligible for the Alaska PFD, you must meet specific requirements, including:

• Being a resident of Alaska for the entire 2024 calendar year.
• Intending to remain a resident of Alaska indefinitely.
• Having been physically present in Alaska for at least 72 consecutive hours in 2023 or 2024.
• Not having been absent from Alaska for more than 180 days in 2024, unless for an approved reason (like military service, education, or medical needs).
• Not having certain criminal convictions.
• Having filed a PFD application by the official deadline.

Payment Schedule for October 2025

The Alaska PFD payments are being distributed in batches:

• October 2, 2025:

  • For applicants who filed online and chose direct deposit, and whose applications were marked “Eligible – Not Paid” as of September 18, 2025.

• October 23, 2025:

  • For applicants who filed by paper or chose a paper check, and whose applications were marked “Eligible – Not Paid” as of October 13, 2025.

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Other State and Federal Payments

Some other states and programs may be issuing payments in October 2025, such as:

• Virginia: Tax rebates are being issued to eligible taxpayers.
• New York: Inflation refund checks are being mailed to eligible taxpayers.
• Social Security/SSI/SSDI: Regular monthly payments for Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) will be issued on their normal schedule.

It’s important to be cautious of scams and to verify information through official sources like the IRS, Social Security Administration, and state government websites.