10-0144a

Statement of Assurance of Compliance with Equal Opportunity Laws

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VA
Revision
December 2023
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9
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1
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VA form page
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October 20, 2026
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VA Form 10-0144a: Statement of Assurance of Compliance with Equal Opportunity Laws

VA Form 10-0144a is the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Statement of Assurance of Compliance with Equal Opportunity Laws. An organization, institution or individual, which the form calls the Signatory, agrees to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and the Federal regulations adopted to carry out those laws.

The form says the assurance is given for the purpose of obtaining Federal financial assistance. It applies whether assistance is given directly or indirectly through benefits paid to a student, trainee or other beneficiary because of enrollment or participation in a program of the Signatory. Under an agreement between VA and the Department of Education, it also covers assistance given by ED.

The form is one page and ends with the signature, name, title and mailing address of the authorized official. VA's page lists it under VHA. You can fill out the PDF free in your browser on this page and download the result without an account.

Top of page 1 of VA Form 10-0144a: Statement of Assurance of Compliance with Equal Opportunity Laws, as printed by VA

What's on VA Form 10-0144a

Header and burden notice

OMB Control No. 2900-0883, an estimated burden of 5 minutes and an expiration date of 11/30/2026, followed by the Paperwork Reduction Act notice.

Signatory and the laws covered

The name of the organization, institution or individual, then its agreement to comply with Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 and the Age Discrimination Act. The form lists race, color, national origin, handicap, sex (in education programs and activities only) and age.

Real property

If real property or a structure on it is provided or improved with Federal financial assistance, the assurance obligates the Signatory, or a transferee, for the period it is used for the assisted purpose or a similar one.

Legal basis and enforcement

The Title 38 and Title 10 provisions the assurance is given under, the agreement between VA and ED, and the Signatory's agreement that assistance is extended in reliance on the assurance.

Signature block

Signature of the authorized official, date, name and title of the authorized official, and mailing address of the authorized official.

How to complete VA Form 10-0144a

  1. 1

    Enter the Signatory's name

    Type the name of the organization, institution or individual on the line at the top of the form.

  2. 2

    Read the assurance

    The text sets out the laws covered, the real property terms, the legal basis and the enforcement terms the Signatory agrees to.

  3. 3

    Sign and date it

    The authorized official signs and dates the form in the spaces at the bottom.

  4. 4

    Add the official's details

    Enter the authorized official's name and title and mailing address, then download the completed PDF.

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Where it goes

Return address

The form does not print a mailing address or a way to submit it.

Time to complete

The form estimates an average of 5 minutes, including the time to read instructions, gather the necessary facts and fill out the form.

Edition

The PDF footer reads VA FORM DEC 2023 10-0144A. VA's form page lists a revision date of September 2006. The form carries OMB Control No. 2900-0883, which expires 11/30/2026.

Who uses VA Form 10-0144a?

  • The Signatory

    The organization, institution or individual named at the top of the form. It agrees to comply with the listed laws in any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance or other benefits under statutes administered by VA, ED or any other Federal agency.

  • An authorized official

    The form says the person whose signature appears on it is authorized to sign this assurance. The official adds a name, title and mailing address.

  • Programs with students or trainees

    The assurance applies to benefits paid to a student, trainee or other beneficiary because of enrollment or participation in a program of the Signatory.

  • Contractors and successors

    The form says the assurance binds the Signatory's successors, transferees and assignees, and that the Signatory assures its contractors, subcontractors and subgrantees are not discriminating against its students or trainees.

  • VA and the Department of Education

    The form says VA or ED will withhold financial assistance, facilities or other benefits to assure compliance, and that the United States has the right to seek judicial enforcement of the assurance.

The form is signed for the organization, institution or individual giving the assurance. It names these parties.

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Questions about Form 10-0144a

What is VA Form 10-0144a?

It is the Statement of Assurance of Compliance with Equal Opportunity Laws. The Signatory agrees to comply with Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 and the Age Discrimination Act in programs receiving Federal financial assistance or other benefits under statutes administered by VA, ED or any other Federal agency.

Who signs VA Form 10-0144a?

The form says the person whose signature appears on it is authorized to sign the assurance for the Signatory, the organization, institution or individual named at the top.

How long does the assurance last?

The form says it is binding on the Signatory, its successors, transferees and assignees for the period during which assistance is provided. For real property, it lasts for the period the property is used for the assisted purpose or a similar one.

Does it cover Department of Education assistance?

Yes. The form says that under an agreement between VA and ED, the assurance also includes Federal financial assistance given by ED through programs administered by that agency.

Where is VA Form 10-0144a sent?

The form does not print a mailing address or say how to send it.

How long does it take to fill out?

The form estimates an average of 5 minutes, including reading the instructions, gathering the facts and filling out the form.