Veterans Benefits

Apply for Benefits

To get started, you must first submit an application for benefits:

1. Go to the Veterans Online Application page and create an account.
2. Next, fill out and submit the form that corresponds to the benefit you are applying for. Visit VA Education Programs to determine your eligibility.
• VA Form 22-1990 for chapters 30, 33, 1606
• VA Form 22-5490 for chapter 35
• VA Form 22-1990E for chapter 33 as a dependent child or spouse of a service member. To transfer benefits from a service member to a dependent or spouse, you must first submit a transfer request with the Department of Defense.

Contact Your Advisor

In order to minimize delay, please contact your academic advisor once you have completed and submitted all required documentation. They will help you register for courses.

Send Us Your Certificate of Eligibility

Once your education benefits are approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs, you should receive a Certificate of Eligibility by mail. Please fax a copy to the Embry-Riddle Worldwide Veterans Affairs office at 386-323-8816. 

Officially Change Your Program or University

Anytime you change your degree program (major) or university, you must submit documentation notifying the Department of Veterans Affairs. Go to the Veterans Online Application site and complete one of the following documents:

• VA Form 22-1995 for chapters 30, 33, 1606
• VA Form 22-5495 for chapter 35 only

Upon completion, please fax a copy to the Embry-Riddle Worldwide Veterans Affairs office at 386-323-8816.

Request to Use Your Benefits

Each term, you will need to complete and submit the Payment Intent Form after you have registered for classes.

• Payment Intent Form

If a veteran using Post 9/11 GI Bill® at the 100% benefit level has tuition that exceeds the annual limit $28,937.09 (2024-2025). Embry-Riddle will provide a Yellow Ribbon Scholarship to one half of the uncovered tuition, and the Department of Veterans Affairs will match the other half.

If you believe this benefit applies to you, please complete and submit the Yellow Ribbon Scholarship Application to your campus.

Payment Intent Form

Worldwide Yellow Ribbon Agreement Form

Students using Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits (VR&E, formerly known as Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment) are encouraged to contact the ERAU Worldwide Student Accessibility Services Office to discuss any potential academic accommodations needed during your attendance. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate the accommodation process, request for services and/or support.