Starting Federal VA Benefits
Starting Benefits at Auburn
All students using a Federal VA Education benefit are required to complete the following steps to use federal benefits at Auburn University.
Students must apply with the VA to use their benefits. After 30 days, they should receive a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) in the mail.
Apply for the COE at https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/
The Statement of Understanding outlines how federal benefits are utilized at AU and the expectations placed on the student. Students must acknowledge that they read the form on the semesterly certification form.
Required documents:
- Student Demographic Sheet
- Certificate of Eligibility (or PO# for CH31 students)
All non-resident students, who are now living in Alabama and using either Chapter 33 or Chapter 35 benefits, are required to submit the following paperwork to get their tuition switched to the resident rate:
- Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
- Proof of Domicile*
**Proof of Domicile may be one of the following: Utility Bill, Lease Agreement (must be under students’ name), Notarized Letter if living with family member, Students Dorm Room Assignment if living on campus, AL Driver’s License
Once all paperwork is submitted, students must request to use benefits through the certification request. Students must complete this semesterly.