United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Information Resources for Education Professionals

This area is dedicated to providing information to School Certifying Officials and other education professionals. Please tell us what information you would like to see contained in these pages.


** News Alert - More Information Coming Soon **

The Department of Veterans Affairs will start accepting Yellow Ribbon Program Agreements for the 2010-2011 academic year soon. Included with the agreement form will be detailed instructions as well as the deadline for submission. Please continue to check here periodically for 2010-2011 Yellow Ribbon Program information and supporting documents.


Claims Processing Letter and Request for Billing Flexibility from the VA Undersecretary for Benefits

Letter of Appreciation for Higher Education Executives from the VA Undersecretary for Benefits

Counseling Veteran Students - From the Mental Health web site of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, this tool for university and college campus professionals provides information about unique challenges that veterans face in adjusting to college after deployment in war.

Information on Overseas Training - Information for foreign schools who wish to admit veterans who utilize the GI Bill.

Right Now Web Information for School Officials - PDF Format - Instructions on how to set up a “Frequently Asked Questions” Account

Forms - Link to a repository of VA & Education related forms that may be helpful in your job.

LACAS Resources - Information for schools who wish to apply for approval of Licensing and Certification examinations

Atlanta Certifying Official's Handbook - (Updated June 2009) - PDF

St Louis Certifying Official's Handbook - (Updated 2006) - PDF (5MB)

WAVES Handbook - (Updated January 12, 2010) - PDF