Veterans Benefits

1. 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)

2. Submit your Certification Request Form
Once each academic year*, you will need to complete and submit the Certification Request Form.
2021-2022 Enrollments – 21-22 Certification Request Form

* Academic year is defined as July 1 to June 30.

3. 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.

1. 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.

2. Submit your Certification Request Form

Once each academic year*, you will need to complete and submit the Certification Request Form.

2021-2022 Enrollments – 21-22 Certification Request Form

* Academic year is defined as July 1 to June 30.

3. 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.

Once each academic year*, you will need to complete and submit the Certification Request Form.

* Academic year is defined as July 1 to June 30.

If a veteran using Post 9/11 GI Bill® at the 100% benefit level has tuition that exceeds the annual limit $26,042.81 (2021-2022). 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.

2021-22 Certification Request Form

Worldwide Yellow Ribbon Agreement Form