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Before completing a Request for Certification and/or a Yellow Ribbon application, students MUST submit a copy of their Certificate of Eligibility to [email protected]. If you are using Chapter 31 VR&E Benefits, please reach out to [email protected] to confirm a Purchase Order is on file in lieu of a Certificate of Eligibility 

 

Need Help Submitting your Request for Certification?

Watch this video for a step-by-step guide to submitting this important request. *AU Login Required 

Request for Certification (RFC)*

*To request access to the RFC form, please first submit a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility to [email protected].

This form must be completed every semester/term you are requesting VA Education Benefits 

Click here for RFC Form

Understanding the Status of your Request for Certification

Please click on the link for additional information concerning your Request for Certification and steps to take if you need to submit changes 

Additional RFC Information

Yellow Ribbon Application 2026-2027 and 2025-2026

If starting classes in Fall 2026, please complete the 2026-2027 Yellow Ribbon Application. 

The 2025-2026 application is available until July 31st 2026 if Yellow Ribbon funding is requested for courses in Fall 2025, Spring 2026 and/or Summer 2026. 

YR Application